Can't ID this Circuit

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sknguy
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Can't ID this Circuit

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Sorry I couldn't find a circuit challenge thread. But, I can't figure out which circuit the photo at the below link was taken at. It could've even been at a testing circuit too? Just click on the image in the center of the top row, it's the Life Racing L190 driven by Giocomelli http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/bruno%20giacomelli

I think I can rule out most of the circuits from that year. Namely: R1-Phoenix, R2-Interlagos, R4-Monaco, R5-Gilles Villeneuve, R6-Hermanos Rodriguez, R7-Paul Ricard, R8-Silverstone, R9-Hockenheim, R10-Hungaroring, R13-Estoril, R14-Jerez, R15-Sazuka, R16-Adelaide.

That leaves R3-Imola, R11-Spa, or R12 Monza as candidates... I think. I just can't place the turn or chicane he seems to be approaching. This is bugging me. Thanks.

Blue fellow
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1990 French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard according to
http://www.grandprixphoto.com/?e=161

sknguy
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I forgot it was a counter clockwise circuit. But then I really don't know the Paul Ricard Circuit very well. Thanks.

sknguy
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Figured it out, it's the first turn of Rivazza.

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siskue2005
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sknguy wrote:I forgot it was a counter clockwise circuit. But then I really don't know the Paul Ricard Circuit very well. Thanks.
No, it's clockwise
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Gridlock
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I guess we'll not get Paul Ricard confused in future, anyways.

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sknguy
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siskue2005 wrote:No, it's clockwise
Yup, I realised later... Thanks.
Gridlock wrote:I guess we'll not get Paul Ricard confused in future, anyways.
RADIO: "Just stay off the colored parts!"

Actually checking more I don't think the photo was from Imola afterall. I'm still clueless...

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sknguy wrote: RADIO: "Just stay off the colored parts!"
Like the fact there's no grandstands, this circuit reflects Bernie's opinions of F1.

Thus, the only instruction a driver needs is "try and stay inside the lines"
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