2023 Pau Classic Grand Prix

 

Alfa Romeo vs Lotus Cortina in turn one as seen from the grandstand at pau.

I really enjoyed my first visit to the historic Pau street circuit.  Click on some of the links below to see why.

As well as the racing there were lots of classic cars on display.

I loved seeing this 1970 Lamborghini Espada S2 4 litre V12.

This 1957 Mercedes-Benz has completed a round-the-world tour.  here it poses in front of the Palais Beaumont.

They were many categories of car competing or making demonstration runs at this year's Pau Classic Grand Prix.  Click on the links below to see the more interesting runners:

Les Reines d'avant guerre / Pre-war racing cars

Click here for the coverage of the races for the wonderful pre-war cars who this year were the highlight of the meeting.

Formula Ford

The main single-seater action came from the Formula Ford cars.  Click here to see the cars and the action. 

Legends Cars Cup

The legends cars had three races over the weekend and were very entertaining. Click here to see more.

Ferdinand Cup Porsches

For Porsche fans the varying cars taking part in the Ferdinand Cup were another highlight of the weekend.  Click here for Porsches at various points around the historic Pau street circuit.

Exhibition Runs

Various cars were running in the exhibition plateau including F2, F3, Formula Renault and Formula France.  Click here to see the best.

Endurance Racers Pre-1966

One of the most enjoyable races of the weekend was for the pre-1966 Endurance racers (sports racing, GT and Touring Cars). Click here for the action.

Endurance Racers Pre-1977

Click here for the GT and Touring Cars who competed in the Pre-1977 Endurance racers category.

HTCC Historic Touring Cars

Touring cars always produce good racing and the HTCC cars didn't disappoint.  Click here to seem some of the key cars.

Adour Ocean and friends

Click here for more touring car action from local drivers and their invitees.

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There is so much to like about Pau apart from the racing.  Food, architecture, a funicular railway, views of the Pyrénées and much more.