After a string of Ferrari power problems and strategic missteps, Sainz earned his first win of the season this month in England. Leclerc then rebounded in Austria, though his early-season lead has morphed into a 38-point deficit behind Verstappen .after his recent victory. “I mean, the last five races have been incredibly difficult for myself but also for the team obviously, and to finally show that we’ve got the pace in the car and that we can do it is incredible.
While the French Grand Prix offers another opportunity for Leclerc to close the gap, it will be the 300th Formula One race for Hamilton, who missed out on a record eighth drivers’ title after theJust five other drivers have competed in 300 Formula One races: Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Michael Schumacher, Rubens Barrichello and Kimi Raikkonen, who owns the record for most races . But none of those drivers won a Grand Prix after reaching the 300-race milestone.
Entering the French Grand Prix, Leclerc earned the pole position Saturday ahead of Verstappen. Sainz impressed during practice sessions this week but will begin in the back row because of an engine penalty incurred after the team replaced car parts damaged by the fire in Austria.
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