Bernie Ecclestone confirmed on Sunday during the Bahrain Grand Prix that a deal for France to return to the Formula 1 calendar is ‘done’.
The 81-year-old didn’t mention which track would host the event, but it’s more than likely the Paul Ricard circuit, which is owned by Ecclestone.
“Yes,” he told L’Equipe when asked if France would make its return in 2013. “The deal is done.
“We agreed the financial terms with the sports minister David Douillet, in my office on Tuesday.”
Ecclestone added that contracts are yet to be signed, but it’s just a matter of time before they are.
“We are still discussing a few things about money, but for me, there is no doubt, we will sign it now.”
Presidential elections in the country aren’t a concern either: “Whatever happens, I don’t care. That’s a local issue that doesn’t concern me,” he concluded.
