For many people the journey to Magny Cours is as much a part of their trip as the race itself. Driving your own car through France provides many opportunities to stop and savour that famous French cuisine and stock up on a few bottles of a crisp Sancerre or rich Burgundy – and being in central France in July there is a good chance that you’ll be coming back with a tan.
If you would rather let someone else drive, you can take advantage of our coach tour, leaving Thursday night and arriving with plenty of time to see the practice laps on Friday.
Many of the grandstands are situated in the infield and the track is best suited to the more powerful cars. In 2003 Williams-BMW secured first and second positions, with Ralf Schumacher dominating throughout the entire 70 laps.
