French Grand Prix – Next stop on this year's F1 calendar is the return of the French Grand Prix after ten years, and the return of Paul Ricard after 28 seasons. It seems somewhat unimaginable that the French Grand Prix ever vanished in the first place, considering the long standing heritage of motor racing in the country. 2008 was the last time that Formula 1 visited the country, with the popular but isolated Circuit de Nevers-Magny Cours playing host to the race. While a challenging circuit with the Adelaide hairpin one of the best overtaking spots on the calendar, poor infrastructure and limited viewing for spectators meant Magny-Cours never became regarded as a classic, and there...
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