According to Prost, politics threatens the future of the French GP

Alain Prost revealed that plans to organize a French Grand Prix in 2011 are currently affected by political battles within the French government. As Magny-Cours has lost all chances of hosting F1 again in the future due to its aging infrastructure, Prost is working to bring the event to a new site, west of Paris, named Flins-les-Mureaux.

However, despite the support of Prime Minister François Fillon, the project faces strong opposition from another government member, Jean Louis Borloo, the Minister of Environment. Their deep disagreement prevents any progress on the issue and on the possibility of planning an F1 race.

According to the four-time world champion, the only possible solution would be a ‘public debate’ but it would lead to even more complications. While the French government is trying to have a common standpoint on the issue, Prost believes that these ‘political problems’ will not end anytime soon.

« On one side of the government, it’s necessary [to move forward on the subject] because everything is clear. It’s difficult to get everyone to agree; a lot of time and energy are spent. And there are also people who create a lot of scandals without knowing all the details. I don’t want to give up, but it’s difficult to always be caught in between: it will happen, it won’t happen. It’s typically French. » Prost declared on Sunday.

In the same way that Silverstone is currently experiencing, Prost believes that Magny-Cours no longer has a chance of seeing F1 return, even though it is the only current track where a Grand Prix can be organized.

« The only alternative is Magny-Cours, but the circuit is not compatible with the desires of Bernie Ecclestone and the manufacturers. » Added the former driver.