The oldest grand Prix race of the World- French Grand Prix is more than 100 years old. Started way back in 1906, French Grand Prix is an important annual event of Sports in France. Along with the other Famous Grand Prix’s like Italian, Belgian, Germany, Britain, Canadian, French Grand Prix occupies a top position in the car races of the world. In its century old existence as an important component of sports in France, French Grand prix has undergone great transformation. In 1925 the world championship was organized in this prestigious car race of France. The world’s fastest car racing event Formula 1 has been part of French Grand Prix since 1950. Formula one is the fastest car racing discipline in the world. The speed of Formula 1 car is around 325 kilometers.The annual French Grand prix is organized under the aegis of the world body for motor racings -Federation Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA).
Like FIFA being the apex body of Football FIA is the premier body for motor racing in the world. The world body for motor racing FIA is situated in Paris.
The French Grand Prix is conducted at the Circuit de Nevers which is one the modern car racing circuits of the world. The racing track of Circuit de Nevers is situated close to the town of Magny-Cours which lies between Lyon and Paris. It takes 4hours drive to reach Magny- Cours from Paris. The total length of this oldest grand prix race is around 309 kilometers. The French Grand Prix involves 70 laps. Thousands of tourists flock to Magny –Cours to witness the French Grand Prix – the best car race of Sports in France.
Since the inaugural French Grand Prix of 1906 which was won by Hungary’s Ferenc Szisz, this prestigious grand prix of the world has been won by great drivers like Nigel Mansell, Dan Gurney, Fernando Alonso, Ralf Schumacher, Michael Schumacher, and Alain Prost. The legendary, Michael Schumacher holds a world record of winning eight French Grand Prix titles. The previous best performance was by Alain Prost famous French driver who was six times champion of this famous car racing event of France.
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For French Grand Prix, Drivers have used the Cars from world famous car manufacturers. Sports cars like Renault, Mercedes, Porsche, Williams BMW, Jordan-Mugen-Honda, and Ferrari have won great honors in French Grand Prix. However Ferrari holds a world record of being part of the winning team for 15 times.
The 2007 champion of this prestigious car race of France was Finland’s, Kimi Räikkönen. Next year the French Grand Prix will be held on June 22nd 2008
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