Former McLaren and Lotus boss Eric Boullier has been appointed to the position of managing director of the French Grand Prix, it was confirmed on Monday. Boullier had previously been working as the event's strategic sports and operational advisor, as well as being a global ambassador for the race. The new role will see him reporting directly to the chairman of the race promotion company, Christian Estrosi, the local politician who spearheaded the event's return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2018. "I am happy and proud to be more involved in this beautiful project that is the Formula 1 Grand Prix de France," Boullier said after the announcement. "I look forward to continuing...
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