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Who is Paul Ricard?
After a 28 year absence, F1 has made its return to the Paul Ricard circuit. But who is Paul Ricard and why does he have the track named after him? He was a pioneer of the alcoholic beverage pastis. He brought the drink back into the public domain after both World Wars. Born in July 1909, the Frenchman always had family links in the wine business. He was introduced to pastis at a young age. It was prohibited at the time because it hindered France’s efforts in the First World War. In his own bedroom, Ricard made a slightly different version of the drink, his own recipe. A recipe which remains a secret today. He was prepared for the prohibition lift and managed to buy...
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