KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix: A Saturday of action at the Paul Ricard Circuit

The highly anticipated Saturday of the 2026 KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix is ​​underway. The AUTOhebdo team is on site to bring you all the action as if you were there!

Published 09/05/2026 à 19:50

Alexandre HERBIN

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KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix: A Saturday of action at the Paul Ricard Circuit

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This Saturday, the Circuit Paul Ricard is set for an action-packed day. The second day of the 2026 KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix got off to a flying start with Isack Hadjar completing three laps at the wheel of the Red Bull RB7, world champion in 2011. Motorsport legends will take turns on the track with cars that have made history in their respective disciplines.

The various classes also shone during the sprint races. The parades, including the highly anticipated Fast & Famous: Legends on the track will liven up the afternoon. During this meeting, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon and Isack Hadjar will share the asphalt with Alain ProstJean Alesi, Jacques Villeneuve and many others.

Six Aston Martin Valkyries in the heart of the paddock

Produced in a limited edition of 235 worldwide, theAston Martin Valkyrie is an exceptional Hypercar. Six of them are on display at the Circuit Paul Ricard this weekend. Their V12 engines will resonate through the stands of the Var circuit several times this weekend.

@autohebdo.mag 👀The Aston Martin Valkyrie, an example of the exceptional vehicles present at the KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix! 🎬Editing: Hugues Derckel #autohebdo #motorsports #historic FrenchGrandPrix #f1 #historic ♬ original sound – AUTOhebdo

Nicolas Prost retracing his own history and that of his father

The KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix for Nicolas Prost promises to be a busy one! Alain Prost's son will be parading behind the wheel of the Classic Ferrari for sale 643 from 1991, which belonged to the Professor. In addition to that, the current pilot of NOVA NP02 is reunited with his Rebellion R-ONE alongside his faithful sidekick, Alexandre Pesci.

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Turn up the volume!

The KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix is ​​an opportunity for single-seaters from several categories and different generations to make their engines scream on the Paul Ricard Circuit.

@autohebdo.mag 👀The KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix trackside, this is what it looks like! . 🎬Editing: Hugues Derckel . #autohebdo #motorsports #historic FrenchGrandPrix #f1 #historic ♬ original sound – AUTOhebdo

Esteban Ocon has arrived safely at the KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix

Before hitting the track during the Fast & FamousEsteban Ocon witnessed the start-up of the 1995 Ferrari 412 T2. The Frenchman Haas was delighted to be present at Le Castellet for this major event in French motorsport.

@autohebdo.mag 🇫🇷Esteban Ocon is at the KENNOL Historic French Grand Prix! . 🎬Editing: Hugues Derckel . #autohebdo #motorsports #historic FrenchGrandPrix #f1 #historic ♬ original sound – AUTOhebdo

Isack Hadjar was also present.

The Red Bull driver put on a show twice on track at the wheel of the 2011 Red Bull RB7. The Frenchman reflected on the differences between his current car and the one he drove at Circuit Paul Ricard, as well as his memories associated with that time. car.

@autohebdo.mag 🇫🇷Isack Hadjar is at the KENNOL Grand Prix de France Historique! . 🎬Editing: Hugues Derckel . #autohebdo #motorsports #historic FrenchGrandPrix #f1 #historic ♬ original sound – AUTOhebdo

René Arnoux is back behind the wheel of his 1984 Ferrari for the first time.

Since the end of the 1984 season, never Rene Arnoux He hadn't gotten back into his Ferrari 126-C4. With this car, the Frenchman had finished third in the Monaco Grand Prix behind Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. A very emotional moment for the man with 22 podium finishes in Formula 1. Formula 1.

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CLEME30190

09/05/2026 at 01:16 a.m.

Ah, it's the famous "truck," but I'm not sure it's a real tribute to the Prost family... It's a shame, he could have paid tribute to "Papa" with the AP01...

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