Channel Navigation

Site Section Navigation

Bernie: December 9 D-Day for Silverstone Lopez closing in on USF1 deal Rosberg: Button move 'a bit surprising' Todt denies Bulgarian reports Button: Stewart is entitled to his own opinion Brawn no in hurry as Merc seat is 'most attractive' Brawn: Sale to Merc was the right decision Schumi's people deny Merc talks Donington given hope to host British GP Jordan: Schumacher will race for Merc GP

Todt keen to see French GP back on calendar

Wednesday 4th November 2009

Newly elected FIA President Jean Todt admits he is keen to see the French Grand Prix back on the Formula One calendar.

France did not host a grand prix this year - the first time in more than 50 years - and will once again be absent from the 2010 calendar due to financial problems.

Todt held a meeting with French Prime Minister Francois Filion on Monday to discuss the grand prix's future.

"I find that it would be a shame if France did not have its Grand Prix. Losing such a prestigious international event could have economic consequences," he told the AFP news agency.

The FIA boss also insists that it is not necessary to build a new circuit as three tracks - Le Mans, Paul Ricard, and Magny-Cours - are all capable of hosting the event.

"There are at least three which could host the race in France."

Post to del.icio.us

Print-Friendly Version

Subscribe to News RSS Feed

MORE

Full Toyota statement on its F1 withdrawal

The Toyota Motor Corporation has released the following statement following its decision to leave Formula One.

Toyota the latest to join Formula One exodus

Formula One has been rocked by yet another withdrawal after Toyota announced that it is quitting the sport with immediate effect.

Theissen hopes BMW future is resolved soon

BMW Motorsport boss Mario Theissen is hoping Sauber's future is resolved by the end of the year.

ROSS & MERC GP IN NO HURRY

Ross Brawn Is In No Hurry To Replace Button, After All His Open Seat Is The "Most Attractive Seat On The Market"...

JENSE READY FOR GOOD FIGHT

Jense Button Sees No Reason Why He Won't Be The McLaren Driver Who Wins The 2010 Title, Saying "Next Year Will Be My Best Yet"...

'BUTTON TOOK ON TOUGH TASK'

Bernie Ecclcestone Has Joined The List Of People Who Have Expressed Their "Surprise" At Button's Decision To Join McLaren...

BREAKING NEWSWIRE

BUTTON GOES FULL CIRCLE...

Jenson Button's F1 Career Started With A One-Day Test For McLaren In 1999. Now, A Decade Later, He's Heading Back To Woking...

Search For

Support

Global Publications

© Copyright 2009