French GP could be dropped from F1 calendar
This year’s French Grand Prix looks set to be the last to be held at Magny-Cours after Bernie Ecclestone called for an end to the circuit’s participation.
The Formula One boss believes the Circuit de Nevers is not easily accessible and told L’Equipe that 2008 would be the last time the race took place there.
"I would really love a French Grand Prix in the streets of Paris," Ecclestone said.
He also revealed that he was in talks with the French government over a possible race through the streets of Paris.
Ecclestone said that Francois Fillon, the French prime minister, had agreed to look into the possibility of having a Grand Prix in Paris "or just outside" with a race in 2010 the earliest chance.
A delay could see the race dropped from the calendar although it has been home to the French leg of the tour since 1991.
Last year’s race saw Lewis Hamilton finish third and the Brit will be hoping to improve on that placing when Vodafone McLaren Mercedes races on June 22nd.
In the meantime, the team will concentrate on the Monaco Grand Prix which takes place on May 25th in Monte Carlo.
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