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Lewis Hamilton heads first French GP practice session
Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton headed a Mercedes 1-2 as Formula 1 action returned to France on Friday lunchtime after a decade-long absence. The French Grand Prix is being held for the first time since 2008 this weekend, with venue Paul Ricard returning to the schedule after a 28-year absence. Hamilton posted a best time of 1:32.231 on Pirelli’s Ultrasoft tyres to finish 0.140s clear of team-mate Valtteri Bottas in typically warm and sunny conditions in Southern France. Hamilton’s session was far from straightforward, though, as he had a scare during the early stages when he had to take to the run-off to avoid hitting Stoffel Vandoorne at the chicane. Both Mercedes...
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