French Grand Prix
Location: Le Castellet, France
Date: Oct. 17
Track: Circuit du Soleil (Solaris)
Another European circuit nestled in the hilly regions near the Mediterranean Sea? The French Grand Prix was set to host the 11th round of the Formula 1 and Formula 2 Championship season.
Circuit du Soleil had a very bad reputation for horrific crashes over the years, even claiming the life of a driver in the previous generation of Formula 1. The track was treacherous, with steep turns skirting the edges of hills and one of the longest straights in motorsport, making high-speed collisions a constant threat.
