Paul Ricard for sale?
The investment involved to achieve all this has been considerable and it seems that Ecclestone now wants to cash in, presumably hoping that a car manufacturer or a promotional company will buy the facility and make a profit using it for testing, presentations and launches.
There have often been rumors that the track might one day be able to host the French GP once again but the poor road access and the proximity to the Mediterranean beaches, coupled with a lack of sufficient hotels means this is unlikely. There are also no spectator facilities left.
The facility boasts a top level karting facility and a skid pan, in addition to one of the most advanced medical facilities to be found at any racing circuit. Grandprix.com