Although the French Grand Prix had always been regarded as the most vital race of the year, the entry of the new German cars filled it with greater potentialities than ever before. It was obvious that their drivers intended to do everything that was possible to make their first appearance in Grand Prix racing successful, and it was equally apparent that the Alfa Romeos, Bugattis, and Maseratis would come to the line as fit for the race as experienced men could contrive.
