Formula 1’s French Grand Prix was set to be a close fight between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, but a critical mistake by the Ferrari driver handed the reigning champion an enormous points lead.Formula 1’s final visit to Circuit Paul Ricard in France was shaping up nicely during the opening stint of the race.
In one error, Leclerc had thrown away 25 points. It marked the third time this season that Leclerc has retired from the lead of a Grand Prix. Engine issues earlier this season forced him out early in Spain and Azerbaijan. Add that to strategic blunders in Monaco and Britain, and Leclerc’s own less-important mistake in Italy, and Ferrari has lost a hatful of points in 2022.
Leclerc’s exit permitted Verstappen to control the remainder of the race, managing the situation in sweltering conditions, to pick up win number seven of the season. He is now 63 points clear with 10 Grand Prix remaining in 2022. Hamilton profited from a strong getaway to jump Sergio Perez at the start and gradually pulled away, turning third into second when Leclerc exited stage left. It marked Hamilton’s best season result on the occasion of his 300th Grand Prix.Russell had a more difficult path to the podium, eventually securing third on a late past Perez coming out of a safety car period.
If this was to be France’s final fling then its French drivers racing in the F1 French Grand Prix had an underwhelming overall display.
Technically his first one. Last year championship was a fraud.
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