Check out this abandoned F1 Grand Prix track in France

There’s an abandoned F1 Grand Prix track in France that still has the old grandstands and pit lane, frozen in time for decades. 

The Circuit de Reims-Gueux race track opened up in 1926 and was made up of rural public roads in Gueux. 

The track was designed to be the second venue for the Grand Prix de la Marne – but after several decades as a successful track, it closed up for good in 1972. 

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Although the track is closed parts of it remain

It’s not uncommon to stumble across abandoned cars, such as this guy who found a Ferrari F1 car on a derelict farm, or these three iconic supercars that were discovered in an abandoned dealership in China after more than a decade. 

It’s altogether less common to find a whole abandoned race track – but that’s what happened to YouTuber and urban explorer The Tim Traveller. 

In a clip shared to his YouTube channel, Tim decided to check out the Reims-Gueux race track for himself.

Back when it was open, the Circuit de Reims-Gueux had a reputation for being among the fastest around, thanks to its two long straights that measure about 2.2km (1.25 miles) allowing cars to hit maximum straight-line speed. 

The original circuit was 7.8km (4.8 miles), featuring long straights, flat-out kinks, two tight angular corners, and a sharp hairpin. 

The track hosted the French Grand Prix 11 times

The track underwent several reconfigurations, altering its length until 1954 when it was settled at 8.3km (5.1 miles). 

At the time the Circuit de Reims-Gueux was one of the most significant race tracks in the world and held the French Grand Prix 11 times between 1950 and 1966.

Sadly, 1966 would be the last year the competition was held at the track – but it wasn’t quite the end of the line just yet.

Sports car competitions were held there for another three years, followed by three years of motorcycle racing. 

But in 1972, it was decided that the Reims-Gueux would be closed permanently due to financial problems. 

Four decades later, most of the old track has become public roads once more, but you can still see several of the original buildings and structures, such as the old grandstands and pit building.