Circuit d'Albi

{{Short description|Motorsport race track in Ali, France}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}

{{Infobox motorsport venue

| Name = Circuit d'Albi

| Nicknames =

| Time = CET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)

| Location = Albi, Tarn, Occitanie, France

| Coordinates = {{coord|43|54|55.19|N|2|6|48.74|E|display=it}}

| Image = Circuit_Albi.svg

| Image_caption = Full Circuit (2009–present)

| Events = Former:
FFSA GT (1997, 2002, 2004–2011, 2020–2022)
Formula Two
Albi Grand Prix (1959–1960, 1962–1969, 1971–1973)
Racecar Euro Series (2009)
French F4 Championship (2011)
Porsche Carrera Cup France (1988–1998, 2002–2011)
French Formula Renault (1971–1972, 1975–1993, 1996–2007)
French Supertouring Championship (1976–1979, 1981–1997, 1999–2005)
French F3 (1964–1971, 1973, 1979, 1981–2002)

| Opened = 1959

| Layout1 = Full Circuit (2009–present)

| Turns = 15

| Length_km = 3.565

| Length_mi = 2.215

| Record_time = 1:18.034

| Record_driver = {{flagicon|FRA}} Dominique Cauvin

| Record_car = ASP Racing

| Record_year = 2015

| Record_class = CN

| Layout2 = Full Circuit (2003–2008)

| Turns2 = 14

| Length_km2 = 3.573

| Length_mi2 = 2.220

| Record_time2 = 1:15.809

| Record_driver2= {{flagicon|FRA}} Romain Grosjean

| Record_car2 = Tatuus FR2000

| Record_year2 = 2005

| Record_class2 = FR 2.0

| Layout3 = Full Circuit (1994–2002)

| Turns3 = 11

| Length_km3 = 3.551

| Length_mi3 = 2.207

| Record_time3 = 1:09.087

| Record_driver3= {{flagicon|POR}} Tiago Monteiro

| Record_car3 = Dallara F399

| Record_year3 = 2000

| Record_class3 = F3

| Layout4 = Full Circuit (1988–1993)

| Turns4 = 11

| Length_km4 = 3.536

| Length_mi4 = 2.197

| Record_time4 = 1:09.930

| Record_driver4= {{flagicon|FRA}} Christophe Tinseau

| Record_car4 = Dallara F393

| Record_year4 = 1993

| Record_class4 = F3

| Layout5 = Full Circuit (1981–1987)

| Turns5 = 7

| Length_km5 = 3.546

| Length_mi5 = 2.203

| Record_time5 = 1:09.850

| Record_driver5= {{flagicon|NOR}} Harald Huysman

| Record_car5 = Ralt RT30

| Record_year5 = 1986

| Record_class5 = F3

| Layout6 = Full Circuit (1962–1980)

| Turns6 = 7

| Length_km6 = 3.636

| Length_mi6 = 2.256

| Record_time6 = 1:08.900

| Record_driver6= {{flagicon|FRA}} Jean-Pierre Beltoise

| Record_car6 = March 732

| Record_year6 = 1973

| Record_class6 = F2

}}

The Circuit d'Albi is a {{cvt|3.565|km|mi|abbr=on}} motorsport race track located in the French town of Le Sequestre near Albi, about {{cvt|80|km|mi|adj=on}} northeast of Toulouse. Built to replace the nearby Circuit Les Planques public road circuit, Albi has 70 years of history in motor-racing, including the 1951 French motorcycle Grand Prix.[http://destinationsflen.eurostar.com/sisp/?event_id=13040&fx=event]{{dead link|date=March 2015}} It hosted the FFSA GT Championship in 1997, 2002, 2004–2011, and 2020–2022.

Notably, it shares its grounds with an active airport in its infield, the Aérodrome d'Albi - Le Sequestre (fr).{{fact|date=June 2024}}

Lap records

As of June 2022, the fastest official race lap records at the Circuit d'Albi are listed as:

class="wikitable"

!Category!!Time!!Driver!!Vehicle!!Event

colspan=5 | Full Circuit: 3.565 km (2009–present){{cite web |title=Albi - Motorsport Magazine |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/circuits/albi-aerodrome/ |website=Motor Sport Magazine |access-date=29 May 2022}}
CN1:18.034Dominique CauvinASP Racing2015 Albi Trophée Endurance Proto round
Porsche Carrera Cup1:21.805{{cite web |title=2011 Porsche Cup France Albi (Race 1) |url=https://www.racingyears.com/race/2011_Porsche_Cup_France_Albi_(Race_1) |date=3 September 2011 |access-date=24 May 2024}}Kévin EstrePorsche 911 (997 II) GT3 Cup 3.82011 Albi Porsche Carrera Cup France round
GT41:23.525{{cite web |title=Championnat de France FFSA des Circuits - Circuit d'Albi 24 - 26 June 2022 FFSA GT - GT4 France Race 2 Final Classification |url=https://ffsagt.gt4series.com/images/results/39/ALBI%20-%20Championnat%20de%20France%20FFSA%20GT%20-%20Race%202%20-%20Final%20ranking.pdf |date=26 June 2022 |access-date=26 June 2022}}Jim PlaMercedes-AMG GT42022 Albi French GT4 round
Formula Renault 1.61:26.710{{cite web |title=2011 French Formula 4 Albi (Race 1) |url=https://www.racingyears.com/race/2011_French_Formula_4_Albi_(Race_1) |date=3 September 2011 |access-date=19 May 2024}}Matthieu VaxivièreSignatech FR 1.62011 Albi French F4 round
Renault Clio Cup1:34.848{{cite web |title=Championnat de France FFSA des Circuits - Circuit d'Albi 16–18 October 2020 Renault Clio Cup Espagne Race 2 Provisional Classification |url=https://www.its-results.com/gt4/2020/5265c197-2529-4702-8c80-499b17fe86ff |date=18 October 2020 |access-date=31 July 2023}}Thibaut BossyRenault Clio R.S. V2020 Albi Renault Clio Cup Spain round
colspan=5 | Full Circuit: 3.573 km (2003–2008)
Formula Renault 2.01:15.809{{cite web |title=2005 French Formula Renault Round 6: Albi, 3rd-4th September Race 2 |url=http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/2005/fren_ren.html |date=4 September 2005 |access-date=13 January 2023}}Romain GrosjeanTatuus FR20002005 Albi French Formula Renault round
Porsche Carrera Cup1:17.799{{cite web |title=2007 Porsche Cup France Albi (Race 1) |url=https://www.racingyears.com/race/2007_Porsche_Cup_France_Albi_(Race_1) |date=8 September 2007 |access-date=6 June 2024}}Mike ParisyPorsche 911 (997 I) GT3 Cup2007 Albi Porsche Carrera Cup France round
Silhouette racing car1:21.165{{cite web |title=2003 French Super Touring Championship Round 5: Albi, 6th-7th September, Race 1 |url=http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/2003/frst.html#5 |date=7 September 2003 |access-date=13 January 2023}}Julien MelisOpel Astra Coupé2003 Albi French Supertouring round
colspan=5 | Full Circuit: 3.551 km (1994–2002)
Formula Three1:09.087{{cite web |title=LVIII Grand Prix d'Albi |url=https://www.racingyears.com/race/LVIII_Grand_Prix_d%C2%B4Albi |date=3 September 2000 |access-date=19 May 2024}}Tiago MonteiroDallara F3992000 Albi French F3 round
Formula Renault 2.01:14.215{{cite web |title=2002 French Formula Renault Round 6: Albi, 8th September Race Result |url=http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/2002/frfren.html |date=8 September 2002 |access-date=13 January 2023}}Éric SalignonTatuus FR20002002 Albi French Formula Renault round
GT21:16.709{{cite web |title=FFSA GT Championship Albi 1997 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Albi-1997-09-07-4057.html |date=7 September 1997 |access-date=29 May 2022}}Jean-Pierre JarierPorsche 911 GT21997 Albi FFSA GT round
Silhouette racing car1:18.687{{cite web |title=2002 French Super Touring Championship Round 5: Albi, 5th-7th September, Race 2 |url=http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/2002/frtc.html#5 |date=7 September 2002 |access-date=13 January 2023}}Vincent RadermeckerSEAT Toledo Silhouette2002 Albi French Supertouring round
Super Touring1:19.668{{cite web |title=2000 French Touring Car Championship Round 6: Albi, 2/3 September Race 1 |url=http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/2000/ftcc.html#round6 |date=3 September 2000 |access-date=13 January 2023}}William DavidPeugeot 4062000 Albi French Supertouring round
colspan=5 | Full Circuit: 3.536 km (1988–1993)
Formula Three1:09.930{{cite web |title=1993 French Formula 3 Albi |url=https://www.racingyears.com/race/1993_French_Formula_3_Albi |date=5 September 1993 |access-date=19 May 2024}}Christophe TinseauDallara F3931993 Albi French F3 round
Formula Renault 2.01:17.910{{cite web |title=1990 Championnat de France Formule Renault Albi |url=https://www.racingyears.com/race/1990_Championnat_de_France_Formule_Renault_Albi |date=2 September 1990 |access-date=19 May 2024}}Emmanuel CollardMartini MK591990 Albi French Formula Renault round
colspan=5 | Full Circuit: 3.546 km (1981–1987)
Formula Three1:09.850{{cite web |title=XXXVII Grand Prix d´Albi |url=http://www.racingyears.com/race.php?GP=XXII%20Coupe%20de%20Printemps |date=13 April 1986 |access-date=15 July 2022}}Harald HuysmanRalt RT301986 1st Albi French F3 round
Group 61:11.780{{cite web |title=French Gr.6 Albi 1984 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Albi-1984-04-08-18098.html |date=8 April 1984 |access-date=3 January 2023}}José ThibaultDona-BMW1984 Albi French Group 6 race
Formula Renault 2.01:13.370{{cite web |title=1982 Championnat de France Formule Renault Albi |url=https://www.racingyears.com/race/1982_Championnat_de_France_Formule_Renault_Albi |date=25 April 1982 |access-date=19 May 2024}}Bernard SouliéMartini MK361982 Albi French Formula Renault round
Group A1:18.860{{cite web |title=Albi 1987 French Supertouring Group A Race Result |url=http://touringcarracing.net/Races/1987%20Albi%20FT%20GA.html |date=28 September 1987 |access-date=6 June 2024}}{{ill|Denis Morin|fr}}BMW 635 CSi1987 Albi French Supertouring Group A round
colspan=5 | Full Circuit: 3.636 km (1962–1980)
Formula Two1:08.900{{cite web |title=1973 Albi Grand Prix |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/1973-albi-grand-prix/ |website=Motor Sport Magazine |date=16 September 1973 |access-date=19 May 2024}}Jean-Pierre BeltoiseMarch 7321973 Albi Grand Prix
Formula Three1:12.980{{cite web |title=XXXVII Grand Prix d´Albi |url=http://www.racingyears.com/race.php?GP=XXXVII%20Grand%20Prix%20d´Albi |date=23 September 1979 |access-date=15 July 2022}}Alain ProstMartini MK271979 Albi French F3 round
Formula Renault 2.01:17.560{{cite web |title=1979 Championnat de France Formule Renault Albi 2 |url=https://www.racingyears.com/race/1979_Championnat_de_France_Formule_Renault_Albi_2 |date=23 September 1979 |access-date=19 May 2024}}Alain FertéMartini MK361979 2nd Albi French Formula Renault round
Formula Junior1:21.400{{cite web |title=XXI Grand Prix du Midi Pyrénés Languedoc |url=http://www.racingyears.com/race.php?GP=XXI%20Grand%20Prix%20du%20Midi%20Pyrénés%20Languedoc |date=9 September 1963 |access-date=15 July 2022}}Peter ArundellLotus 271963 Albi Grand Prix
Group 41:23.100{{cite web |title=GP Albi 1965 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Albi-1965-09-26-4981.html |date=26 September 1965 |access-date=3 January 2023}}Guy LigierFord GT401965 Albi Grand Prix
Group 61:30.400{{cite web |title=National Albi [Gr.5+6] 1971 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Albi-1971-03-21-3728.html |date=21 March 1971 |access-date=3 January 2023}}{{ill|Daniel Rouveyran|fr}}Lola T2101971 Albi Gr.5/6 National race
Group 31:30.800{{cite web |title=GP Albi 1962 |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/race/Albi-1962-09-08-5742.html |date=8 September 1962 |access-date=3 January 2023}}Henri OreillerFerrari 250 GT SWB1962 Albi Grand Prix

See also

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