French motorcycle Grand Prix

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French Grand Prix
Bugatti Circuit.svg
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Venue Le Mans (1969–1970, 1976, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989–1990, 1994–1995, 2000–present)
Paul Ricard (1973, 1975, 1977, 1980–1981, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1996–1999)
Magny-Cours (1992)
Nogaro (1978, 1982)
Clermont-Ferrand (1959–1964, 1966–1967, 1972, 1974)
Rouen-Les-Essarts (1953, 1965)
Reims-Gueux (1954–1955)
Albi (1951)
First race1951
Most wins (rider) Giacomo Agostini (7)
Most wins (manufacturer) Honda (52)

The French motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that is part of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing season.

Contents

The Grand Prix was held on different circuits in its history: on the Charade Circuit (Puy-de-Dôme) between 1959 and 1967, Le Mans circuit on numerous occasions since 1969, alternating with the Paul Ricard Circuit at Le Castellet, used it for the first time in 1973, the Circuit Paul Armagnac in Nogaro in 1978 and 1982 and the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours once in 1992. Since 2000 the race has been held at Le Mans on the Bugatti Circuit.

The event is due to take place at the Bugatti Circuit until at least 2026. [1]

Official names and sponsors

Formerly used circuits and layouts

Winners of the French motorcycle Grand Prix

Multiple winners (riders)

# WinsRiderWins
CategoryYears won
7 Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini 500cc1969, 1970, 1972, 1975
350cc1972, 1973, 1974
6 Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Lorenzo MotoGP2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016
250cc2007
5 Flag of Spain.svg Ángel Nieto 125cc1980, 1981, 1984
80cc1985
50cc1970
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Read 500cc1974
250cc1964, 1965, 1972
Flag of the United States.svg Freddie Spencer 500cc1983, 1984, 1985
250cc1985
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Doohan 500cc1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Flag of Italy.svg Valentino Rossi MotoGP2002, 2005, 2008
125cc1997
Flag of Spain.svg Dani Pedrosa MotoGP2013
250cc2004, 2005
125cc2003
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Thomas Lüthi Moto22012, 2015
125cc2005, 2006
Flag of Spain.svg Marc Márquez MotoGP2014, 2018, 2019
Moto22011
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Geoff Duke 500cc1953, 1955
350cc1951
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Surtees 500cc1959, 1960
350cc1959
Flag of New Zealand.svg Hugh Anderson 125cc1963, 1965
50cc1964
Flag of Sweden.svg Kent Andersson 125cc1973, 1974, 1975
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene 500cc1976, 1977, 1979
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Lawson 500cc1986, 1988, 1989
Flag of Spain.svg Àlex Crivillé 500cc1998, 1999, 2000
Flag of Spain.svg Maverick Viñales MotoGP2017
Moto32013
125cc2011
2 Flag of France.svg Pierre Monneret 500cc1954
350cc1954
Flag of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953-1963).svg Gary Hocking 500cc1961
350cc1960
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tom Phillis 250cc1961
125cc1961
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hailwood 350cc1966
250cc1966
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Ivy 250cc1967
125cc1967
Flag of Finland.svg Jarno Saarinen 500cc1973
250cc1973
Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Johnny Cecotto 350cc1975
250cc1975
Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa 350cc1976
250cc1976
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gregg Hansford 350cc1978
250cc1978
Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi 125cc1977, 1978
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jon Ekerold 350cc1980
250cc1977
Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Roberts 500cc1978, 1980
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kork Ballington 250cc1979, 1980
Flag of Germany.svg Anton Mang 250cc1981, 1984
Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Martínez 125cc1988, 1989
Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Cardús 250cc1989, 1990
Flag of Italy.svg Ezio Gianola 125cc1985, 1992
Flag of Italy.svg Loris Reggiani 250cc1991, 1992
Flag of the United States.svg Wayne Rainey 500cc1991, 1992
Flag of Italy.svg Loris Capirossi 250cc1994
125cc1991
Flag of Japan.svg Tetsuya Harada 250cc1997, 1998
Flag of Japan.svg Tohru Ukawa 250cc1999, 2000
Flag of Italy.svg Max Biaggi 500cc2001
250cc1996
Flag of Spain.svg Sete Gibernau MotoGP2003, 2004
Flag of Spain.svg Toni Elías Moto22010
250cc2003
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Miller MotoGP2021
Moto32014
Flag of Italy.svg Nicholas Spinelli MotoE2024 race 1, 2024 race2

Multiple winners (manufacturers)

# WinsManufacturerWins
CategoryYears won
52 Flag of Japan.svg Honda MotoGP2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019
500cc1983, 1984, 1985, 1989, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
350cc1966
250cc1961, 1962, 1966, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006
Moto32017, 2019
125cc1961, 1962, 1964, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
50cc1965
40 Flag of Japan.svg Yamaha MotoGP2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017
500cc1973, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2001
350cc1974, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1980
250cc1964, 1965, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986
125cc1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1975
17 Flag of Italy.svg Aprilia 250cc1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008
125cc1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011
12 Flag of Italy.svg MV Agusta 500cc1959, 1960, 1961, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1974
350cc1959, 1960, 1972, 1973
125cc1955
11 Flag of Japan.svg Suzuki 500cc1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1990, 2007
125cc1963, 1965, 1970
50cc1964, 1967
Flag of Germany.svg Kalex Moto22013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
9 Flag of Italy.svg Ducati MotoGP2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
MotoE2023 Race 1, 2023 Race 2, 2024 Race 1, 2024 Race 2
8 Flag of Austria.svg KTM Moto32013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
7 Flag of Spain.svg Derbi 125cc1988, 1989, 2000, 2008, 2010
80cc1985
50cc1970
6 Flag of Japan.svg Kawasaki 350cc1978, 1982
250cc1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Flag of Italy.svg Gilera 500cc1951, 1953, 1954, 1955
250cc2009
125cc2001
5 Flag of Germany.svg Kreidler 50cc1962, 1963, 1969, 1976, 1979
4 Flag of Italy.svg Morbidelli 125cc1972, 1977, 1982, 1983
Flag of Italy.svg Garelli 125cc1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
3 Flag of Italy.svg Moto Guzzi 350cc1953, 1955
250cc1951
Flag of Italy.svg Minarelli 125cc1978, 1980, 1981
2 Flag of the United States.svg Harley-Davidson 350cc1976
250cc1976
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Suter Moto22011, 2012

By year

A pink background indicates an event that was not part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship.

YearTrackMotoEMoto3Moto2MotoGPReport
Race 1Race 2
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
2024 Le Mans Flag of Italy.svg Nicholas Spinelli Ducati Flag of Italy.svg Nicholas Spinelli Ducati Flag of Colombia.svg David Alonso CFMoto Flag of Spain.svg Sergio García Boscoscuro Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Martín Ducati Report
2023 Flag of Spain.svg Jordi Torres Ducati Flag of Italy.svg Matteo Ferrari Ducati Flag of Spain.svg Daniel Holgado KTM Flag of Italy.svg Tony Arbolino Kalex Flag of Italy.svg Marco Bezzecchi Ducati Report
2022 Flag of Italy.svg Mattia Casadei Energica Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Dominique Aegerter Energica Flag of Spain.svg Jaume Masià KTM Flag of Spain.svg Augusto Fernández Kalex Flag of Italy.svg Enea Bastianini Ducati Report
2021 Flag of Brazil.svg Eric Granado Energica Flag of Spain.svg Sergio García Gas Gas Flag of Spain.svg Raúl Fernández Kalex Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Miller Ducati Report
2020 Flag of Spain.svg Jordi Torres Energica Flag of Finland.svg Niki Tuuli Energica Flag of Italy.svg Celestino Vietti KTM Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sam Lowes Kalex Flag of Italy.svg Danilo Petrucci Ducati Report
YearTrackMoto3Moto2MotoGPReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
2019 Le Mans Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John McPhee Honda Flag of Spain.svg Álex Márquez Kalex Flag of Spain.svg Marc Márquez Honda Report
2018 Flag of Spain.svg Albert Arenas KTM Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Bagnaia Kalex Flag of Spain.svg Marc Márquez Honda Report
2017 Flag of Spain.svg Joan Mir Honda Flag of Italy.svg Franco Morbidelli Kalex Flag of Spain.svg Maverick Viñales Yamaha Report
2016 Flag of South Africa.svg Brad Binder KTM Flag of Spain.svg Álex Rins Kalex Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Report
2015 Flag of Italy.svg Romano Fenati KTM Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Thomas Lüthi Kalex Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Report
2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Miller KTM Flag of Finland.svg Mika Kallio Kalex Flag of Spain.svg Marc Márquez Honda Report
2013 Flag of Spain.svg Maverick Viñales KTM Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Scott Redding Kalex Flag of Spain.svg Dani Pedrosa Honda Report
2012 Flag of France.svg Louis Rossi FTR Honda Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Thomas Lüthi Suter Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Report
YearTrack125ccMoto2MotoGPReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
2011 Le Mans Flag of Spain.svg Maverick Viñales Aprilia Flag of Spain.svg Marc Márquez Suter Flag of Australia (converted).svg Casey Stoner Honda Report
2010 Flag of Spain.svg Pol Espargaró Derbi Flag of Spain.svg Toni Elías Moriwaki Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Report
YearTrack125cc250ccMotoGPReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
2009 Le Mans Flag of Spain.svg Julián Simón Aprilia Flag of Italy.svg Marco Simoncelli Gilera Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Report
2008 Flag of France.svg Mike Di Meglio Derbi Flag of Spain.svg Alex Debón Aprilia Flag of Italy.svg Valentino Rossi Yamaha Report
2007 Flag of Spain.svg Sergio Gadea Aprilia Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Lorenzo Aprilia Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Vermeulen Suzuki Report
2006 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Thomas Lüthi Honda Flag of Japan.svg Yuki Takahashi Honda Flag of Italy (2003-2006).svg Marco Melandri Honda Report
2005 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Thomas Lüthi Honda Flag of Spain.svg Daniel Pedrosa Honda Flag of Italy (2003-2006).svg Valentino Rossi Yamaha Report
2004 Flag of Italy (2003-2006).svg Andrea Dovizioso Honda Flag of Spain.svg Daniel Pedrosa Honda Flag of Spain.svg Sete Gibernau Honda Report
2003 Flag of Spain.svg Daniel Pedrosa Honda Flag of Spain.svg Toni Elías Aprilia Flag of Spain.svg Sete Gibernau Honda Report
2002 Flag of Italy.svg Lucio Cecchinello Aprilia Flag of Spain.svg Fonsi Nieto Aprilia Flag of Italy.svg Valentino Rossi Honda Report
YearTrack125cc250cc500ccReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
2001 Le Mans Flag of San Marino (1862-2011).svg Manuel Poggiali Gilera Flag of Japan.svg Daijiro Kato Honda Flag of Italy.svg Max Biaggi Yamaha Report
2000 Flag of Japan.svg Youichi Ui Derbi Flag of Japan.svg Tohru Ukawa Honda Flag of Spain.svg Àlex Crivillé Honda Report
1999 Paul Ricard Flag of Italy.svg Roberto Locatelli Aprilia Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Tohru Ukawa Honda Flag of Spain.svg Àlex Crivillé Honda Report
1998 Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Kazuto Sakata Aprilia Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Tetsuya Harada Aprilia Flag of Spain.svg Àlex Crivillé Honda Report
1997 Flag of Italy.svg Valentino Rossi Aprilia Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Tetsuya Harada Aprilia Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Doohan Honda Report
1996 Flag of Italy.svg Stefano Perugini Aprilia Flag of Italy.svg Max Biaggi Aprilia Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Doohan Honda Report
1995 Le Mans Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Haruchika Aoki Honda Flag of Germany.svg Ralf Waldmann Honda Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Doohan Honda Report
1994 Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Noboru Ueda Honda Flag of Italy.svg Loris Capirossi Honda Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mick Doohan Honda Report
1992 Magny-Cours Flag of Italy.svg Ezio Gianola Honda Flag of Italy.svg Loris Reggiani Aprilia Flag of the United States.svg Wayne Rainey Yamaha Report
1991 Paul Ricard Flag of Italy.svg Loris Capirossi Honda Flag of Italy.svg Loris Reggiani Aprilia Flag of the United States.svg Wayne Rainey Yamaha Report
1990 Le Mans Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hans Spaan Honda Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Cardús Honda Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Schwantz Suzuki Report
YearTrack80cc125cc250cc500ccReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
1989 Le Mans Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Martínez Derbi Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Cardús Honda Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Lawson Honda Report
1988 Paul Ricard Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Martínez Derbi Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jacques Cornu Honda Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Lawson Yamaha Report
1987 Le Mans Flag of Italy.svg Fausto Gresini Garelli Flag of Germany.svg Reinhold Roth Honda Flag of the United States.svg Randy Mamola Yamaha Report
1986 Paul Ricard Flag of Italy.svg Luca Cadalora Garelli Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Carlos Lavado Yamaha Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Lawson Yamaha Report
1985 Le Mans Flag of Spain.svg Ángel Nieto Derbi Flag of Italy.svg Ezio Gianola Garelli Flag of the United States.svg Freddie Spencer Honda Flag of the United States.svg Freddie Spencer Honda Report
1984 Paul Ricard Flag of Spain.svg Ángel Nieto Garelli Flag of Germany.svg Anton Mang Yamaha Flag of the United States.svg Freddie Spencer Honda Report
YearTrack50cc125cc250cc500ccReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
1983 Le Mans Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stefan Dörflinger Krauser Flag of Spain.svg Ricardo Tormo Morbidelli MBA Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Carter Yamaha Flag of the United States.svg Freddie Spencer Honda Report
YearTrack50cc125cc250cc350cc500ccReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
1982 Nogaro Flag of France.svg Jean-Claude Selini Morbidelli MBA Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Tournadre Yamaha Flag of France.svg Jean-François Baldé Kawasaki Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michel Frutschi Sanvenero Report
1981 Paul Ricard Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Ángel Nieto Minarelli Flag of Germany.svg Anton Mang Kawasaki Flag of Italy.svg Marco Lucchinelli Suzuki Report
1980 Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Ángel Nieto Minarelli Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kork Ballington Kawasaki Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jon Ekerold Yamaha Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Roberts Yamaha Report
1979 Le Mans Flag of Italy.svg Eugenio Lazzarini Kreidler Flag of France.svg Guy Bertin Motobécane Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kork Ballington Kawasaki Flag of France.svg Patrick Fernandez Yamaha Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Suzuki Report
1978 Nogaro Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Minarelli Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gregg Hansford Kawasaki Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gregg Hansford Kawasaki Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Roberts Yamaha Report
1977 Paul Ricard Flag of Italy.svg Pier Paolo Bianchi Morbidelli Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jon Ekerold Yamaha Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Takazumi Katayama Yamaha Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Suzuki Report
1976 Le Mans Flag of Germany.svg Herbert Rittberger Kreidler Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Harley-Davidson Flag of Italy.svg Walter Villa Harley-Davidson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry Sheene Suzuki Report
1975 Paul Ricard Flag of Sweden.svg Kent Andersson Yamaha Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Johnny Cecotto Yamaha Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg Johnny Cecotto Yamaha Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini Yamaha Report
1974 Clermont-Ferrand Flag of the Netherlands.svg Henk van Kessel Van Veen Kreidler Flag of Sweden.svg Kent Andersson Yamaha Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini Yamaha Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Read MV Agusta Report
1973 Paul Ricard Flag of Sweden.svg Kent Andersson Yamaha Flag of Finland.svg Jarno Saarinen Yamaha Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta Flag of Finland.svg Jarno Saarinen Yamaha Report
1972 Clermont-Ferrand Flag of Italy.svg Gilberto Parlotti Morbidelli Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Read Yamaha Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta Report
1970 Le Mans Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Ángel Nieto Derbi Flag of Germany.svg Dieter Braun Suzuki Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rodney Gould Yamaha Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta Report
1969 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Aalt Toersen Kreidler Flag of France.svg Jean Auréal Yamaha Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Santiago Herrero Ossa Flag of Italy.svg Giacomo Agostini MV Agusta Report
1967 Clermont-Ferrand Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Yoshimi Katayama Suzuki Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Ivy Yamaha Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill Ivy Yamaha Report
1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hailwood Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Hailwood Honda Report
1965 Rouen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ralph Bryans Honda Flag of New Zealand.svg Hugh Anderson Suzuki Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Read Yamaha Report
1964 Clermont-Ferrand Flag of New Zealand.svg Hugh Anderson Suzuki Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Luigi Taveri Honda Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Phil Read Yamaha Report
1963 Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Georg Anscheidt Kreidler Flag of New Zealand.svg Hugh Anderson Suzuki Report
1962 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jan Huberts Kreidler Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg Kunimitsu Takahashi Honda Flag of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953-1963).svg Jim Redman Honda Report
YearTrack125cc250cc350cc500ccReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
1961 Clermont-Ferrand Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tom Phillis Honda Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tom Phillis Honda Flag of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953-1963).svg Gary Hocking MV Agusta Report
1960 Flag of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953-1963).svg Gary Hocking MV Agusta Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Surtees MV Agusta Report
1959 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Surtees MV Agusta Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Surtees MV Agusta Report
1958 Pau Flag of France.svg Jacques Collot Flag of France.svg Jacques Collot Report
1955 Reims Flag of Italy.svg Carlo Ubbiali MV Agusta Flag of Italy.svg Duilio Agostini Moto Guzzi Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Geoff Duke Gilera Report
1954 Flag of Germany.svg Werner Haas NSU Flag of France.svg Pierre Monneret AJS Flag of France.svg Pierre Monneret Gilera Report
1953 Rouen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fergus Anderson Moto Guzzi Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Geoff Duke Gilera Report
YearTrack175cc250cc350cc500ccReport
RiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturerRiderManufacturer
1952 Albi Flag of France.svg Georges Burgraff Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fergus Anderson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Brett Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Brett Report
1951 Albi Flag of Italy.svg Bruno Ruffo Moto Guzzi Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Geoff Duke Norton Flag of Italy.svg Alfredo Milani Gilera Report
YearTrack175cc250cc350cc500ccReport
1949 Saint-Gaudens Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fergus Anderson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Whitworth Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leslie Graham Report
1939 Reims Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg Ewald Kluge Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg Heiner Fleischmann Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John White Report
1938 Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg Ewald Kluge Flag of France.svg Roger Loyer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Georges Cordey Report
1937 Montlhéry Flag of Belgium (civil).svg "Dickwell" Flag of France.svg Roger Loyer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ted Mellors Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ted Mellors Report
1936 Saint-Gaudens Flag of France.svg Henry Nougier Flag of France.svg Georges Monneret Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ted Mellors Flag of Sweden.svg Ragnar Sunnqvist Report
1935 Montlhéry Flag of France.svg Jean Térigi Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Lambert-Meuller Flag of Sweden.svg Carl Bagenholm Flag of Belgium (civil).svg René Milhoux Report
1933 Dieppe Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Fernihough Flag of Ireland.svg Charlie Manders Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmie Simpson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Hunt Report
1932 Reims Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Fernihough Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leo Davenport Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmie Simpson Flag of Ireland.svg Stanley Woods Report
1931 Montlhéry Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Fernihough Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Walker Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernie Nott Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Hunt Report
1930 Pau Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eric Fernihough Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ted Mellors Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Hicks Flag of Ireland.svg Stanley Woods Report
1929 Le Mans Flag of France.svg Albert Sourdot Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syd Crabtree Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Freddie Hicks Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charlie Dodson Report
1928 Bordeaux Flag of France.svg Marcel Jolly Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syd Crabtree Flag of Ireland.svg Stanley Woods Report
1927 Saint-Gaudens Flag of France.svg Albert Sourdot Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syd Crabtree Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Longman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Craig Report
1926 Strasbourg Flag of France.svg Lucien Lemasson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syd Crabtree Flag of France.svg Jean Roland Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alec Bennett Report
1925 Montlhéry Flag of France.svg Albert Sourdot Flag of France.svg Jean Roland Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Stevens Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmie Simpson Report
1924 Lyon Flag of France.svg Albert Sourdot Flag of France.svg Paul Meunier Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Longman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alec Bennett Report
1923 Tours Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Geoff Davison Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Longman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Whalley Report
1922 Strasbourg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Geoff Davison Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg Erminio Visioli Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alec Bennett Report
1921 Le Mans Flag of France.svg "Vernisse" Flag of France.svg Paul Meunier Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alec Bennett Report
1920 Flag of France.svg Marcel Mourier Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kenelm Bartlett Flag of France.svg Georges Jolly Report

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The Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that is part of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing season from 1971 to 1997, and then again from 2016 onwards. The event is due to take place at the Red Bull Ring until at least 2025.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix</span> Motorcycle race held in Belgium

The Belgian motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event that was part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing season from 1949 to 1990.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1994 French motorcycle Grand Prix</span> Motorcycle races between 1990 and 1999

The 1994 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the ninth round of the 1994 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 17 July 1994 at the Bugatti Circuit located in Le Mans, France.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1976 French motorcycle Grand Prix</span>

The 1976 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the first round of the 1976 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on 25 April 1976 at the Circuit Bugatti Le Mans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1983 French motorcycle Grand Prix</span>

The 1983 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the second round of the 1983 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 2–3 April 1983 at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1987 French motorcycle Grand Prix</span> Motorcycle racing competition

The 1987 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the eighth round of the 1987 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 18–19 July 1987 at the Bugatti Circuit located in Le Mans.

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