The Complete 2008 French GP Review
A thorough review of all the events and results from round 8 of the season
After the madness of Monte Carlo and Montreal, Ferrari just wanted a straightforward, no-nonsense weekend to demonstrate that they still had the edge in the 2008 title battle, and to accumulate some points to make up for those they had recently missed out on.
Sure enough, they claimed their second consecutive French Grand Prix one-two finish, but it was not without drama - despite Magny-Cours' reputation as the home of the soporific non-event.
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