The Circuit des Invalides was a street circuit located around Les Invalides in Paris, France. It was used for the Paris ePrix of the single-seater, electrically powered Formula E championship. It was first used on 23 April 2016 for the 2016 Paris ePrix.[1]
The track was in length and featured 14 turns. It went clock-wise around Les Invalides with the Musée de l'Armée and the tomb of Napoleon. The pit lane was located along the Esplanade des Invalides, north of Les Invalides.[1] It was characterised by a slippery surface, and a short section at turn 3 with new tarmac temporarily placed over the cobblestones.
The official race lap records at the Paris Street Circuit are listed as:
Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
---|---|---|---|---|
Formula E Circuit: 1.93 km (2016–2019) | ||||
1:02.323 | 2016 Paris ePrix | |||
1:17.153[2] | 2019 Paris Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy round | |||