Everyone has their own reason for going to Magny-Cours. The drivers love the challenge of the track, the engineers love the technical demands of balancing aero grip and straight-line speed, and the fans love the serene setting.
“I know the Magny-Cours region quite well,” says Michelin’s Pierre Dupasquier. “It is near to our base in Clermont Ferrand and one of the things I like to do over the GP weekend - if I have time - is have a drink in a café where the Loire and Bec D’Applier rivers meet. It’s a beautiful spot.”
Indeed, the relaxed atmosphere of rural France makes Magny-Cours a very pleasant stop-off during a particularly busy time on the Formula One calendar. Williams' Director of Engineering Patrick Head loves the journey to the race so much he completes it every year from England on a motorbike. Other F1 folk enjoy the event for the beautiful chateaux nearby and some of the Loire region's best wineries, which are just a stone’s-throw away.
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