Pierre Fillon: A solution to avoid the date conflict

During the presentation of the 2016 FIA sporting calendars, the clash of dates between the new meeting of the European Grand Prix in Azerbaijan in Baku and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (weekend of June 18 and 19) immediately caught the eye of observers and fans.

The president of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, organizer of the Sarthois double clock tower, Pierre Fillon has however entrusted to NBC that he was confident that such a conflict of dates would not happen again next year.

“It’s a shame for the fans, it’s a shame for the drivers of Formula 1 » comments Pierre Fillon with particular reference to Nico Hulkenberg, winner last year in Sarthe with Porsche, and who will not be able to defend his title this year.

“Twenty or 20 years ago, drivers could compete in Formula 30 and the sports car championship. It was very good for motorsport ... I'm sure that next year they (the FIA, editor's note) will find a solution to avoid this »

Pierre Tassel