2009 French GP cancelled

[BKgen®]

France's motor racing federation has pulled its backing of the French Grand Prix.

The Federation Francaise du Sport Automobile (FFSA) announced in a statement that the race, scheduled for June next year at Magny Cours, has been cancelled 'for reasons linked to the economic situation.'

The FFSA met this week with potential organisers of an alternative venue to Magny Cours, with Bernie Ecclestone openly favouring an event near the capital Paris.

The F1 Chief Executive is no fan of the remote Magny Cours circuit, which earlier this year committed to a substantial renovation package.

But FFSA President Nicolas Deschaux explained that a reprieve on the 2009 calendar, to also not feature Canada in its final form, is unlikely.

"If a promoter is not identified to succeed the FFSA, the France GP cannot figure in the FIA international calendar in 2009," he is quoted as saying by L'Equipe.

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So now we're down to 17 tracks for next season -- and 2008 isn't even over yet! What's next?

[Frög]

f.ucking french people!

[EJ25RUN]

I didn't post this earlier because it is hard to kill the French GP no matter how hard Bernie tries. I don't think it is final just yet. There was supposed to not be a 2008 and 2007 French GP as well .

[BKgen®]

I didn't post this earlier because it is hard to kill the French GP no matter how hard Bernie tries. I don't think it is final just yet.

Bingo. Bernie needs to chill out with all the fees to the race organizers. And if he keeps up with the economy the way it's going, i could see f1's schedule cut in half within a few years. not good.


i was wondering why you hadn't posted it up already.

[LordZed]

Any word on where the U.S. GP will return too? Ive only heard rumors that were getting it back...nothing solid

[EJ25RUN]

Any word on where the U.S. GP will return too? Ive only heard rumors that were getting it back...nothing solid

2010.

[Elbow]

Barber lol.

Road America

Watkins Glen

or a street circuit.

Def. NEVER Road Atlanta, like all said the track would be TOTALLY different, and lose it's special flavor.