French GP Facts, Stats & Memoirs
What landmark will Magny-Cours commemorate this year? Why do Renault's chances look better in France? Which milestone was set in Magny-Cours 13 years ago, and what happened 23 years ago this week? Marcel Schot brings the answers and more anecdotes on the ninth round of the season
This year's French Grand Prix is the 15th at Magny Cours, with which the track in the middle of nowhere becomes the most used venue for the French Grand Prix.
There might be hope for last year's winner Michael Schumacher. The German has won the race seven times before, the first six coming in groups of two consecutive wins (1994/95, 1997/98, 2001/02).
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