After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, the Monaco Ferrari driver also did well in the opening practice runs in Le Castellet. He then confirmed his form in Saturday’s qualifying, which he dominated and will start the race from pole position.
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The lead of 38 points in the overall standings will be guarded from the second starting position by the Dutch favorite for the overall triumph Max Verstappen at Red Bull. The upcoming Grand Prix will be a major milestone in Lewis Hamilton’s career, as it will be his 300th race. He will enter it from the second row, in which he will be joined by another Red Bull pilot, Sergio Peréz, from third place after qualifying.
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The French Grand Prix starts at 3 p.m. and we’ll see if Charles Leclerc manages to chip away at Max Verstappen’s comfortable lead in the championship overall.
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