This article first appeared in GP Racing magazine.
Renault, Ligier. Matra, Elf, Talbot and Michelin. Paul Ricard. Magny-Cours. Reims.
Then Behra, Beltoise, Cevert, Laffite, Tambay, Pironi, Arnoux and Prost, to name but a few.
The French contribution to Formula 1 is rich and deep - indeed the very first grand prix was the French race, in 1906, and it was won by Renault.
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How Red Bull's other 2020 star has made Marko "really happy" Max Verstappen has strongly led the charge for Red Bull so far in Formula 1 2020, mixing it with the mighty Mercedes team on occasion. But another driver on the energy drink giant's books has also been delivering fine performances this season F1
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