French thumbs-up means 18-race GP calendar

This year’s French Grand Prix was finally given the go-ahead today, ensuring the 2004 Formula One World Championship will be the biggest in history.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2004 - 17:20

This year’s French Grand Prix was finally given the go-ahead today, ensuring the 2004 Formula One World Championship will be the biggest in history.

The race at Magny-Cours on July 4 got the green light from grand prix supremo Bernie Ecclestone and team chiefs – meaning this year’s calendar will feature 18 races.

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Courts Formula One Heathrow Place: Magny-Cours Place: London Place: France Person: Bernie Ecclestone Person: Ecclestone Person: Max Mosley Person: Bernie Person: Mosley Event: GP Event: French Grand Prix Event: 2004 Formula One World Championship Event: F1 Championship Organisation: FIA

<p>The team lines up before the Netherlands clash. Picture: Mirror Syndication International/Mirrorpix via Getty Images</p>

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