03:53 PM
25 Jun, 2022
«Red Bull» driver Verstappen wins «Formula 1» French Grand Prix
Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion Dutch driver of «Red Bull», won the 12th stage of the «Formula 1» championship - the French Grand Prix, which was held at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet.
The second place was taken by the seven-time world champion British driver of «Mercedes» Lewis Hamilton, who held the 300th Grand Prix in his career. The third was his teammate and compatriot George Russell.The top ten also included:
4. Sergio Perez (Mexico, «Red Bull», +17.310);
5. Carlos Sainz (Spain, «Ferrari», +28.872);
6. Fernando Alonso (Spain, «Alpine») , +42.879);
7. Lando Norris (Great Britain, «McLaren», +52.026);
8. Esteban Ocon (France, «Alpine», +56.959);
9. Daniel Riccardo (Australia, «McLaren», +1.00.372 );
10. Lance Stroll (Canada, «Aston Martin», +1.02.549).
Starting from the first position and leading in the race, Leclerc lost control in one of the corners on the 18th lap and flew into the chippers.
The next stage of the championship will be held in Hungary at the «Hungaroring» circuit on July 29-31.
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