World champion Max Verstappen took full advantage of Charles Leclerc crashing out of the lead to extend his advantage in this year's title race.
Max Verstappen celebrates after securing his seventh victory of the seasonWorld champion Max Verstappen took full advantage of Charles Leclerc crashing out of the lead to extend his advantage in this year's title race with a crushing victory ahead of Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's sun-baked French Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon was eighth in the second Alpine ahead of Daniel Ricciardo of McLaren and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin."It was a tough race as my drinks bottle didn't work so it was a great result for us, especially considering we're so far off the pace," he said."Great reliability from the team and George did an amazing job."
Verstappen's superior straight-line speed powered him close behind Leclerc's Ferrari at the end of the Mistral Straight, but the leader held firm, his car squirming for grip in the heat.Sainz, praised for his progress by Ferrari, reached 10th on lap 14. With 15 laps remaining, it posed problems for the Italian team's pit wall crew and others as the swirling wind increased.
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