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Mistral chicane will be used for Paul Ricard GP

When Formula 1 returns to the Paul Ricard circuit next season, the cars will reach 340km/h through the Signes corner despite using the Mistral chicane. Next season Paul Ricard will return to the Formula 1 circuit, hosting its first grand prix since 1990. There had been some debate over which configuration of the circuit would be used and whether the chicane along the Mistral straight would come into play. According to Motorsport.com, it has been decided that the drivers will use the chicane, however, official simulations still have the cars reaching 343km/h before the chicane. 'The FIA did some research and the speed before the chicane will be 343km/h, so the chicane is useful,' the French...
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