On August 29 and 30, the legendary Paul Ricard Circuit will host the 16th edition of the Dix Mille Tours. Organized by Peter Auto since 2010, the event will bring together nearly 300 historic racing cars across nine grids, offering enthusiasts a journey through more than half a century of motorsport history.
Opened in 1970, the circuit can be configured in 247 different layouts, allowing the track to be adapted to the various categories competing throughout the weekend. One of its most spectacular features remains the famous Mistral Straight: a 1.8 km stretch where historic racing cars, including the Classic Endurance Racing 2 and Endurance Racing Legends prototypes entries, can reach speeds of almost 300 km/h.
Nine grids on track
The 2026 edition will feature a particularly rich program, with nine grids bringing together the most iconic cars of their respective categories:
- Classic Touring Challenge: Historic touring cars (Jaguar Mk2 / Volvo Amazon)
- Sixties’ Endurance: Pre-1963 sports and Pre-1966 GT (Ferrari 275 / Austin-Healey 3000)
- 2.0L Cup: The legendary pre-1966 short-wheelbase 2-litre Porsche 911s
- Classic Endurance Racing 1 & 2: Iconic endurance racing cars that wrote some of the greatest chapters in international motorsport (Porsche 908 / Corvette C3 / BMW 320 Group 5)
- Heritage Touring Cup 1: Touring cars from the golden era of the European Touring Car Championship (Toyota Celica / BMW 2002)
- Heritage Touring Cup 2: Group A touring cars from 1982 to 1992 (Jaguar XJS /
Mercedes-Benz 190 E Evo II) - Endurance Racing Legends 1 & 2: GT cars and prototypes from the 1990s and 2000s (Courage C52 / Panoz LMP1 Roadster S / BMW M3 E46 GTR / Corvette C6 ZR1)
Historic Formula 1 cars in demonstration
Another highlight of this 16th edition will be the opportunity for spectators to enjoy three demonstrations of historic Formula 1 cars throughout the weekend. These legendary single-seaters will return to the Paul Ricard track, giving fans the chance to admire—and above all hear—these iconic machines come back to life where they belong: on the racetrack.
Among the cars on display will be a 1980 Williams FW07B, driven at the time by Alan Jones. Preserved with its original chassis and bodywork, this single-seater is powered by an iconic 3.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine. Visitors will also be able to see a 1977 McLaren M23, sporting its famous Iberia livery. Finally, a 1986 Arrows A9, driven at the time by Thierry Boutsen and fitted with a 1.5-litre turbocharged BMW engine, will also be presented.
Other historic Formula 1 cars will be on display in the village, to the delight of enthusiasts.
Car clubs: Keepers of automotive heritage
Playing a key role in preserving automo?ve heritage, clubs are an essen?al part of Dix Mille
Tours. This year, around 30 clubs will gather at Circuit Paul Ricard, displaying approximately 500 cars. Throughout the weekend, club members will share their passion with visitors and showcase emblema?c models spanning every era of automo?ve history. They will
also enjoy two 25-minute track ou?ng each day, allowing around 50 cars per session to take to the circuit.
An immersive historic motorsport experience
Beyond the racing, Dix Mille Tours offers an immersive experience for visitors of all ages in the world of motorsport. Two grid walks, organized on Saturday and Sunday, will give spectators exclusive access to the star?ng grid and the opportunity to get up close to the cars before the race.
The village will feature exhibitors and entertainment for the whole family in a friendly, retro
atmosphere. Visitors will also have access to the paddock throughout the weekend, where
they can watch teams and drivers preparing the cars.
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