There were 12 French drivers for the heavy trucks and 50 private soldiers.

Dutch and French drivers have already threatened to do so.

"I think he's choking," the French driver said, sounding concerned.

French drivers are adventurous and even aggressive, but not unskillful.

French drivers have brought many main routes to a standstill in a row with their Government over new traffic laws.

The inaugural race was held May 26-27, 1923, and attracted many drivers, mostly French.

In the 2013 Formula One season there are four French drivers.

French driver shocked at being fired and threatens legal action against the Formula One team.

However, second place was enough for Prost to win the championship, so the French driver did not take any risks.

Dillmann, who had earlier retired with a fuel pump failure, became the first French driver to win the championship title.