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Paul Ricard with One - No - Four Bugatti Bolide

A new chapter in Bugatti’s rich racing heritage has been written. The inaugural Bolide¹ customer drive event, held at Circuit Paul Ricard, marked a significant milestone, where owners experienced the unrelenting power and precision of their newly delivered hyper sports cars on one of the world’s most iconic tracks.

Circuit Paul Ricard, once home to the French Grand Prix, now played host to the Bolide in full flight. The track, with its sweeping corners and high-speed straights, provided the perfect proving ground for a machine designed to test the limits of performance. From the development of the bespoke ‘flight case,’ mirroring those used in elite motorsport, to the personal seat fitting in Molsheim, each step built up to this moment on track.

More than just an inaugural drive, the ‘Feeling The Track’ drive event was a continuation of a legacy – one forged a century ago when Bugatti carved its name into motorsport history through relentless triumphs. With each victory, the marque set new benchmarks for performance and innovation. This gathering of Bolide owners honored that past, pushing the boundaries of what was possible on the track once more.

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