Circuit des Remparts d'Angoulême 2024, Plateau Marc Nicolosi (Bugatti)

 

Last year's winner, Bo Williams, had to settle for runner up spot in his 1926 Bugatti 35B.

For the 2024 Circuit des Remparts d'Angoulême the Plateau Marc Nicolosi for the pre-war Bugattis was a 15 lap race around the 1,279 metre circuit.   Fourteen cars took part in the race and a few others took part in practice.  Five of the participants were from the UK and they took all the places on the podium.

The photos are both from the practice session and the race and in the paddock.

This year's winner, Jonathan Bailey, in his 1927 Bugatti 35C

Three British driver's were on the Bugatti podium.  Here are Bo Williams, Jonathan Bailey and Timothy Dutton being driven round the circuit to receive the applause of the crowd.

Jonathan Bailey getting the traditional Angoulême flag waving for the winner from the marshalls.

Bo Williams in the second placed 1926 Bugatti 35B.

Third placed Tomthy Dutton in his 1931 Bugatti T51 leading a group on the first lap.

Timothy Dutton's Bugatti at the Fangio Hairpin.

In fourth place was Charles de Villaucourt in this 1927 Bugatti 51.

The fourth placed Bugatti watched by fellow competitor Karine Blanchard at the end of the practice session.

In fifth place was Alain Plasch in this 1931 Bugatti 51.

In sixth place was this 1931 Bugatti 51 of Jean-Francois Dumoussaud.

Marion Bordes was seventh in her 1931 Bugatti 51 and the last car on the lead lap.

Michael Peet was eighth in his 1927 Bugatti 35b.

Arnaud Graignic was ninth in this 1925 Bugatti 35.

Tenth was Arnaud Dupin in this 1926 Bugatti 35B

Eleventh was Benjamin Bessade in this 1932 Bugatti 51.

Twelfth was Bruce Stops in his 1928 Bugatti 35.

Final classified finisher in 13th place was Paul-Alexandre Martin in this 1925 Bugatti 35A.

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Karine Blanchard was at Angoulême as usual in her 1929 Bugatti 37 but didn't start the race.

Side-on view of the winner.

Real street racing.