Coronavirus - French circuits close their doors

Quite logically, French circuits are suspending all activity after the French State's measure to close non-essential public places due to coronavirus.

Published on 15/03/2020 à 12:53

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Coronavirus – French circuits close their doors

This was inevitable; following the French government's announcements of close all public places “not essential » Saturday March 14 in the evening, French sports venues close their doors. This also applies to all circuits in France.

Following the new ministerial restrictions, linked to the spread of #Corona virus in France, the Museum of 24 Hours of Le Mans, Karting of the 24 Hours and the Le Mans circuits (Bugatti, Maison Blanche, Karting) will be closed from Sunday March 15, 2020. https://t.co/DXpO17XEOi

— Pierre Fillon ACO (@fillon_pierre) March 14, 2020

Thus, all buildings at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit (Sarthe) are closed for an indefinite period: 24 Hours Museum, Karting and Le Mans circuits (Bugatti, White House, Karting, driving school). “Despite the inconvenience that may result, we are counting on everyone's understanding and recommend respecting barrier measuressays the statement.

The Paul-Ricard circuit (Var) all of its facilities (tracks, Driving Center, Karting, Xtrem Park, Panoramic Club) followed this same method. In addition, the slopes of Lédenon (Gard) or Pau-Arnos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) have already communicated their temporary closure on social networks. Other circuits in the country should also share the same information on their pages.

Find it in AUTO issue 2259hebdo, on sale Monday evening digitally and Wednesday on newsstands, a special report on the effects of Covid-19 on the world of motorsport.