NEWS // NO GRAND PRIX DE PAU IN 2010

One of Motorsport's most historic events, the "Grande Prix De Pau" has been shelved for 2010. The traditional street circuit race in the town of Pau, France which lies at the foot of the Pyrenees dates back to 1901 and indeed was the first event to have the title of Grand Prix. 2010 would have seen the race's 70th anniversary, but having failed to re-negotiate a contract extension with the WTCC which has visited the classic circuit since 2007 the event will not be held in any form in 2010... [read more]

Fears that the race has been lost for good have been allayed by the new mayor of the city Martine Ligineres-Cassou who after conducting a study into the views of the city's inhabitants commented "
"The will of the city of Pau is to sustain its grand prix.That is the reason why we are suspending the 2010 edition and we will use these next 20 months to build a project that will debut in 2011."

With it's unique setting and rich tradition coupled with a circuit that driver's found an amazing challenge, it is hoped the event can return in in 2011 but with which form of racing is unknown.



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Editorial: Neil Tozer