The Bol d'Or on the Circuit Paul Ricard until 2029

Sophie Casasnovas, President of Larivière Organisation, and Jean Alesi, President of the Circuit Paul Ricard, are pleased to announce that the world's oldest 24-hour motorbike race will be held at the iconic circuit in the south of France until at least 2029.

An international competition that has been inseparable from the Circuit Paul Ricard since 1978, the Bol d'Or made its grand return to Le Castellet in September 2015 in front of 74,000 spectators.

Sophie Casasnovas, President of Larivière Organisation:
"Of all the circuits on which the Bol d'Or has passed, Paul Ricard is the most emblematic. As soon as it returned in 2015, we were delighted with the welcome it received from the circuit, the public and the local players. The 100th anniversary of the Bol d'Or was, of course, one of the highlights of our collaboration with the Circuit Paul Ricard. But that's not all: last April, the success of the Bol d'Or Vélo, which was making its comeback, strengthened the solid partnership between Larivière Organisation and the Circuit Paul Ricard. We are therefore delighted to announce the extension of this partnership for the next five years. We look forward to seeing you on September 14, when the 87th Bol d'Or gets underway.

Jean Alesi, President of the Circuit Paul Ricard:
"I am delighted to be continuing our collaboration with the Bol d'Or and Larivière Organisation. The Bol d'Or is one of the key events on our calendar. Of the 86 editions of the Bol d'Or, 31 have been held here at the Circuit Paul Ricard, so there's more to come! As well as anchoring the Bol d'Or in the historic heritage of the Circuit Paul Ricard, we are delighted to continue to promote the sport in the Var. The Bol d'Or is a real festival of two-wheeled motorcycling that brings together all the enthusiasts in the setting that is the Circuit Paul Ricard.