French GP also axed from 2009 race calendar
The French Motorsport Federation (FFSA) has scrapped next year's race due to economic reasons and will refund all ticket purchases.
According to an FIA spokesman, the move was a surprise, as FIA has yet to be officially notified. The French GP was originally scheduled for the 28th of June next year.
It is a well-known fact that Bernie Ecclestone has for a long time now, wanted the French race to be moved away from rural Magny-Cours to a track closer to Paris. Magny-Cours is not particularly convenient in terms of fan accessibility. Its poor accommodation facilities have also been one of the main complaints of the F1 boss. Magny-Cours has been the venue of the French race since 1991.
The French GP has always been part of the race calendar since 1950 - with one exception. It was cancelled in 1955 after a terrible accident during the 24 hour Le Mans race.
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