The winner of this year’s French Grand Prix will take a traditional lap of honour after the race, RaceFans understands.

Plans are also being considered to reintroduce the use of laurel wreaths (pictured) on the podium.

The traditions fell out of practice in the seventies and eighties, partly due to commercial and media pressures.

Drivers stopped wearing laurel wreaths on the podium partly following concerns they obscured sponsor logos. Victory laps were phased out as they cut into the availability of drivers to conduct post-race interviews.

France is holding its first round of the world championship for 10 years at the Paul Ricard circuit in June. The track last hosted F1 in 1990, when Alain Prost won for Ferrari.

Am hearing that @GPFranceF1 considering lap of honour after @f1 race. Wonder whether others will follow suit? Would also be good if laurel wreaths return – apparently under consideration … #f1 @racefans.net — Fritz-Dieter Rencken (@RacingLines) March 7, 2018

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