Hakkinen update; Ferrari at Le Castellet
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Saturday February 3, 1996

Hakkinen update

It still remains to be seen if Hakkinen can drive for McLaren this season. He still hasn't fully recovered from his crash at the Adelaide Grand Prix last year. His eye-sight is still not optimal according to ex-Formula One driver Michele Alborato. He said: "I don't think he is able to drive." McLaren didn't want to make any comments.


Ferrari at Le Castellet

The weather was again bad at Le Castellet but Irvine could drive 43 laps on Friday. He worked on the setup and electronics of his new Ferrari and drove a best time of 1:20.84. Schumacher started a complete race distance on Saturday when the track had dried up. But he spun off after 59 laps because of an electrical problem. When the problem was fixed it was too late to continue the session. He will try again on Sunday.


  • The French have decided that the French Grand Prix will be held at Le Castellet, Paul Ricard, starting in 1997. 1996 will be the last year at Magny Cours. The FIA only needs to approve this decision.
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