Magny-Cours in 1997
The Grand Prix of France will be held at Magny-Cours in 1997. It was decided by the French, some weeks ago, that the Grand Prix would return to Le Castellet (Paul Ricard) for five years from next year, but there was already an agreement between the FOCA and Magny-Cours for 1997. The officials at Paul Ricard said: "Bernie Ecclestone informed us that an agreement has already been made with Magny-Cours."
Schumacher tested the new F 310, flown over from Italy last night, at Estoril (Portugal) but could only drive a total of five laps because the fuel pump broke down, he drove a best time of 1:23.23. Schumacher's time is running out before the start of the new season. Verstappen could only drive 8 laps because the support of the rear wing broke.