The FFSA is disappointed with France’s position on a F1 GP

Nicolas Deschaux, the director of the French Motor Sports Federation, is baffled by the fact that some French politicians are not doing what is necessary to secure a French Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar. Speaking after the official announcement of the failure of a possible GP in Flins-Les Mureaux, the head of the FFSA believes that the politicians’ attitude has harmed the project.

He believes that the fact that Asian countries like Singapore and South Korea invest so much to secure a Formula 1 race on the calendar is an example to follow in France: « In this economic context, South Korea is mobilizing to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2010. It’s surprising because over there it will be the third largest media event in the world after the Olympic Games and the World Cup. In France, all of this is criticized by some politicians, » stated Deschaux in a press release.

The dynamism of Asian countries is undeniable, and the willingness of some countries like Japan, Malaysia, Singapore since 2008, and China since 2004, to host a Grand Prix demonstrates that this type of event is not at all, as some claim, an image of the past. On the contrary, it is a symbol of a country’s ability to host events showcasing particularly advanced technology.

Deschaux stated that the FFSA regrets the fact that the French government did not do more to secure the return of an event to the calendar.