French GP: “Done deal” for Ecclestone

The Prime Minister had indicated this to Paul-Ricard. The French Grand Prix file, which has been under construction for several months, is being finalized. Although two million euros were still missing for the project to come to fruition, Bernie Ecclestone confirmed to our colleagues at the Team that he had approved the project of alternating Castellet with Spa-Francorchamps. An announcement could take place next week between the two rounds of the presidential elections.

“The deal is done,” assured the financier of the F1 to the Team. “We actually agreed on the financial terms with the Minister of Sports, David Douillet, last Tuesday in my office. We are still discussing a few financial points around the race: “you give me this, I want that…” But for me, there is no doubt, we are going to sign now. As soon as the French are ready. Before the result of the second round of the presidential elections in France, if they wish. Whatever the outcome, it doesn't matter to me. This is a matter of domestic politics which does not concern me. »