Sergio Perez was left fuming after what he believed was an error with the FIA’s Virtual Safety Car system led to him losing the final place on the podium at the French Grand Prix.
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Verstappen says his points lead over Leclerc is “bigger than it should be”
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says his lead at the top of the drivers’ championship standings is greater than it should be following his latest victory in France.
No link between Leclerc’s crash and Austrian GP throttle problem – Ferrari
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc’s crash while he was leading the French Grand Prix was not caused by a repeat of the throttle problem he experienced during the previous race, says team principal Mattia Binotto.
“Totally wrong” Virtual Safety Car message cost me third place – Perez
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez says he lost third place to George Russell when the French Grand Prix restarted because he was given incorrect information about the Virtual Safety Car period ending.
Drinks failure caused Hamilton to lose “around 3kg” in hot French Grand Prix
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s drinks bottle system failed during a French Grand Prix that was among one of the hottest races of the season.
Verstappen grabs win and points boost after Leclerc crashes out of the lead
2022 French Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen won the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard after Charles Leclerc spun out and crashed while leading the race.
2022 French Grand Prix championship points
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 66 points from Charles Leclerc after the French Grand Prix.
2022 French Grand Prix race result
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has won the French Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
“I need to not put cars in the wall” says Leclerc after race-losing crash
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc took responsibility for the crash which put him out of the French Grand Prix while he was leading.
Rate the race: 2022 French Grand Prix
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2022 French Grand Prix.
2022 French Grand Prix in pictures
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Posted onThe 2022 French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard in pictures.
Live: 2022 French Grand Prix
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Race directors’ talk was “very useful” for drivers to understand penalties – Sainz
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers praised the steps taken by the series’ race directors to explain recent penalty decisions in a meeting on Friday.
Ocon suspects his car has a “fundamental” problem after “terrible qualifying”
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon says it is “impossible” he went from fifth in the race to last in practice over consecutive weekends and called his qualifying result “terrible”.
F1 “slow” to adopt sustainable fuel says Vettel after latest demo run
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel believes his demonstration runs in cars using sustainable fuel show Formula 1 is being too slow to adopt a technology which is ready for introduction.
Gasly “extremely disappointed” after setting Q3 target but dropping out in Q1
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly was frustrated and bemused to drop out in the first round of qualifying for the French Grand Prix after aiming to reach Q3.
Alonso worried by half-second gap to Norris’s “unreachable” McLaren
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso admitted he was concerned to find himself so far behind Lando Norris’s McLaren after qualifying for the French Grand Prix.
Sainz can’t help Leclerc on race day but have Ferrari given him a tyre advantage?
2022 French Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onAfter successfully executing phase one of their plan in qualifying, how can Ferrari and Charles Leclerc ensure they do not get outfoxed on race day?
Mercedes’ lack of performance at Paul Ricard “a slap in the face” – Wolff
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff didn’t think it was possible they would end qualifying for the French Grand Prix so far behind Ferrari and Red Bull.
Ferrari’s slipstreaming tactic in qualifying was “a smart thing to do” – Verstappen
2022 French Grand Prix
Posted onThe slipstreaming tactics Ferrari used to help Charles Leclerc win pole position for the French Grand Prix were “smart”, said his rival Max Verstappen.