Event
The KENNOL Grand Prix de France Historique returns to Circuit Paul Ricard from May 8 to 10, 2026, presenting the only event in France featuring actual Formula 1 races. Organized by HVM Racing with support from the French motorsport federation FFSA, this three day celebration has grown into one of Europe's premier historic motorsport gatherings, attracting close to 100,000 spectators in recent editions.
The 2026 program pays tribute to nearly a century of single seater racing. For the first time, a dedicated grid welcomes pre-war monoplaces from 1920 to 1941, expanding the scope beyond the event's traditional focus. The entry list features approximately 250 competition cars including more than 60 Formula 1 machines spanning the 1970s through 2010. Formula 2, Formula 3, prototypes and GT cars complete the racing categories across multiple grids throughout the weekend.
Hot lap demonstrations bring the V8, V10 and V12 engines of 1990s and 2000s era F1 cars screaming down the main straight of the former French Grand Prix venue. Two exclusive exhibitions in 2026 celebrate French manufacturers Alpine and Ligier, honoring their contributions to motorsport history.
Circuit Paul Ricard provides the ideal backdrop for this spectacle. The Provence venue hosted Formula 1 World Championship rounds from 1971 to 1990 and again from 2018 to 2022. Beyond the racing, spectators enjoy free paddock access, themed animations, dedicated car club areas, a merchant village and the opportunity to encounter legendary drivers from motorsport's golden eras.
