Max Verstappen took his seventh win of the season at the French Grand Prix. The two German drivers missed out on the points. Sebastian Vettel was eleventh, Mick Schumacher finished 15th
Red Bull driver Verstappen benefited from the early retirement of his Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc, who was leading at the time.
Max Verstappen takes his 7th race win of the season in his 130th race start for @redbullracing! FrenchGP F1 @Max33Verstappen pic.twitter.com/R5xJSDuUPr
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In second and third place were the two Silver Arrows with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. For the first time this season, both Mercedes drivers were on the podium, although they lagged behind in sixth and seventh place in the overall standings.
Mercedes’ first double podium of the season
We think @LewisHamilton and @GeorgeRussell63 enjoyed that! FrenchGP F1 @MercedesAMGF1 pic.twitter.com/5PF9cAADL5
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After the 12th of 22 races, Verstappen significantly extended his lead over Leclerc.
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Verstappen increases his lead out in front
Russell moves to one point behind Sainz! FrenchGP F1 pic.twitter.com/Mqny7s8XVH
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Red Bull also clearly dominate the Constructors’ Championship, now 82 points ahead of Ferrari. Mercedes remain in third place in the race for the overall standings.