Drivers from across the paddock have voiced their intentions of changing the track layout after the first day of practice in France. It’s the first time the F1 circus has visited the circuit in 28 years.  During the FIA briefing last night, the issue was raised with some drivers suggesting removing the chicane on the Mistral straight will create more overtaking opportunities. When F1 previously raced here, the long back straight was uninterrupted until they shortened the circuit.  “I think a long straight line will potentially create more overtakes,” said Brendon Hartley in an interview on speed cafe.com.  “I don’t think it’ll happen for...
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