French GP 2005
JUNE 30, 2005
French Grand Prix Preview
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RACE DATE: 3 JULY 2005
LOCATION: MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE
2004 WINNER: M.SCHUMACHER, 2ND: ALONSO, 3RD: BARRICHELLO
2004 POLE: ALONSO - 1m13.698
2004 BEST LAP: M.SCHUMACHER - 1m15.377
Home to the French Grand Prix since 1991, Magny Cours boasts the smoothest track surface in Formula 1. Wide and flowing in nature, the Adelaide hairpin offers the most realistic opportunity to overtake - although the more optimistic drivers have a stab through the tight S-bends leading back towards the start/finish line. Located somewhat in the middle of nowhere, it is however a favourite of the drivers.
TIMETABLE: (In Local Time - GMT +2)
Friday, July 1st:
Practice Session 1 - 11:00-12:00
Practice Session 2 - 14:00-15:00
Saturday, July 2nd:
Practice Session 3 - 09:00-09:45
Practice Session 4 - 10:15-11:00
Qualifying Session 1 - 13:00-14:00
Sunday, July 3rd:
Race - 14:00-16:00