France has finally decided upon a circuit with which it hopes to re-attract the attention of Formula 1, after falling off the calendar this year for the first time in more than half a century.
The future of the French Grand Prix has been plunged into chaos after it has been revealed that Euro Disney - the leading alternative to host the race following Magny-Cours' disappearance - has withdrawn its bid.
The French Grand Prix will be held at Magny-Cours for the final time this year - and likely not at all in 2009 - Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed, with a push for the race to be moved to Paris for 2010.