Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he is not opposed to the idea of France returning to the formula one calendar.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month it emerged that Magny Cours, the long-time scene of the country’s annual race between 1991 and 2008, is ramping up its efforts to return to the calendar by 2012.<\/p>\n
But F1 chief executive Ecclestone is no fan of Magny Cours’ remote location, and has been pushing for a grand prix venue nearer the French capital.<\/p>\n
The Briton is also involved with the test track at Paul Ricard, near Marseille.<\/p>\n
“Paul Ricard is probably one of the best in the world,” Ecclestone is quoted by L’Equipe.<\/p>\n
“But we still don’t have a place for a race.\u00a0 You know the problem.<\/p>\n
“The (French) grand prix has a future, but where is the promoter?” said the 79-year-old.\u00a0 “I really thought the project near Paris would happen.”<\/p>\n
He said he is open to finding a place on the calendar for France, the scene of the very first grand prix in 1906.<\/p>\n
“I am ready to sign a contract as soon as possible, the very moment someone comes to me and says ‘I have the money and a circuit’.<\/p>\n
“I would be happy to have a race in France,” insisted Ecclestone.<\/p>\n
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