The Grand Prix of France – Information, schedule, stream

Despite the original plan, Formula 1 will run “only” twenty-two races this season, with the twelfth event of 2022 being the French Grand Prix (Formula 1 Lenovo Grand Prix De France). So what is the schedule and where can you follow the entire race weekend?

The race in France is one of the oldest in the history of motor racing. The first races were held in the country in 1906, with the French Grand Prix being one of the races that gave birth to the official Formula 1 World Championship in 1950.

The event was won by Juan Manuel Fangio in his very famous Alfa Romeo, but the circuit was located in the village of Gueux near Reims.

The first race was held on the Paul Ricard circuit in 1971, but work had already begun two years earlier, in 1969.

The French racers Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Henri Pescarolo acted as consultants for the design of the circuit. The first Grand Prix at Le Castellet was won by Jackie Stewart in his Tyrrell 003.

Circuit Paul Ricard

The track itself is 5.842km long and consists of fifteen corners. Circuit Paul Ricard, as the official name of the circuit goes, offers two DRS zones, one on the finishing straight and one on the straight between turns 7 and 8.

The first detection point can be found on the approach to Turn 14, while the second is located before Turn 7. Formula 1 has scheduled the French Grand Prix for the standard 53 laps, during which the drivers will cover almost 310 kilometres.

But as well as the detection points, you can also see the average speeds that the drivers reach at each corner, and which gear they usually shift into at that corner.

French Grand Prix – programme

The Formula 1 cars will take to the track for the first time on Friday, 22 July, at 14:00, as part of the first practice session (officially called Free Practice 1 – ed.). This will last the standard one hour.

FP2 will start on the same day at 17:00. The third and final free practice is scheduled for Saturday, July 23, from 1 to 2 pm.

At the stroke of 16:00, drivers and teams will qualify for Sunday’s Grand Prix, which F1 has scheduled to start at 15:00.

French Grand Prix – stream

Live coverage of the Formula 1 races can be watched on Sport 1 and Sport 2. There will also be internet streams and, last but not least, F1 TV, where you can switch to the onboard cameras of the individual drivers.

But F1 TV in particular also offers other features, namely livetiming and detailed telemetry. In addition to the full F1 programme, you can also watch press conferences or Formula 2 or Formula 3 practice and qualifying sessions.

French Grand Prix – odds

A race circuit where it is very difficult to predict anything. This is Paul Ricard and the French Grand Prix. At the most recent race of the season in Austria, Charles Leclerc won ahead of Max Verstappen, but if it wasn’t for Sainz’s retirement due to engine failure, Ferrari could have had a double.

In France, the Verstappen-led Red Bull will be looking to get back in the saddle and win the Grand Prix again after two races. But Mercedes is also gradually returning to the battle for victory. Who are you betting on?

The 2022 Formula One World Championship calendar

20. march – Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir)
27. march – Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah)
10. april – Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne)
24. april – Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna (Imola)
8. may – Miami Grand Prix (Miami)
22. may – Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona)
29. may – Monaco Grand Prix (Monaco)
12. june – Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Baku)
19. june – Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal)
3. july – British Grand Prix (Silverstone)
10. july – Austrian Grand Prix (Spielberg)
24. july – French Grand Prix (Paul Ricard)
31. july – Hungarian Grand Prix (Hungaroring)
28. august – Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps)
4. september – Dutch Grand Prix (Zandvoort)
11. september – Italian Grand Prix (Monza)
2. october – Singapore Grand Prix (Singapore)
9. october – Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka)
23. october – US Grand Prix (Austin)
30. october – Mexican Grand Prix (Mexico City)
13. november – Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos)
20. november – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Yas Marina)

With the date of 25 September, the Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi circuit also had a place on the calendar. However, due to recent events in Ukraine, F1 has removed this race from the schedule and according to official information, it will not be replaced by any race.