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As it happened: 2019 French Grand Prix

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(From L) Ferraris Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, Mercedes Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas and Mercedes British driver Lewis Hamilton steer their cars during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit in the desert south of the Bahraini capital Manama, on March 31, 2019. Image: AFP /  Andrej Isakovic
(From L) Ferraris Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, Mercedes Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas and Mercedes British driver Lewis Hamilton steer their cars during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit in the desert south of the Bahraini capital Manama, on March 31, 2019. Image: AFP / Andrej Isakovic
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23 Jun 2019

Lewis Hamilton dominated the Paul Richard circuit to grab yet another Mercedes one-two victory.
Lewis Hamilton dominated the Paul Richard circuit to grab yet another Mercedes one-two victory.
Hamilton dominates French GP, extends Mercedes' unbeaten run to 10 races

23 Jun 2019

Thanks for joining us for the French Grand Prix. We'll return for the 2019 Austrian GP from June 28 - 30.

23 Jun 2019

Outstanding race by rookie Charles LeClerc

23 Jun 2019

And he's done it - Hamilton completes a very good race with a dominating victory in France

23 Jun 2019

Ferrari will be praising LeClerc for a fantastic drive as the rookie looks set to grab a podium spot.

23 Jun 2019

Final laps and its Hamilton has been unchallenged throughout.

23 Jun 2019

Marshals running across the circuit to clear the track

23 Jun 2019

Virtual safety car

23 Jun 2019

The gap between Hamilton and Bottas is incredible - 15 seconds.

23 Jun 2019

As we enter the final laps Hamiton is still far ahead of his team mate and rivals...

23 Jun 2019

44/53 - Hamilton, Bottas, LeClerc - Very comfortable race for Hamilton as he looks set to extend his championship lead even further.

23 Jun 2019

40/53 - 13 laps to go and Hamilton, 12s clear of team mate Bottas, looks set to win in France. LeClerc, who has had a great race so far, could grab the third place spot if he can hold off challenger Verstappen. Vettel has been unable to overtake Verstappen in 5th. Overall, it has been another one-sided affair with Mercedes dominating the circuit. 

23 Jun 2019

Ferrari's LeClerc has done a great job to hold onto 3rd place, podium in sight?

23 Jun 2019

30/53 - It's a been yet another Mercedes show so far this race as Hamilton and Bottas look set to secure yet another one-two victory, and quite comfortably at that. Hamilton also set the fastest lap on 1:34:319. Ferrari has had mixed fortunes as LeClerc holds onto 3rd place followed by Vettel who moved from 7th to 4th. Red Bull's Verstappen still chasing the Ferraris after dropping from 4th to 5th. 

23 Jun 2019

Hamilton dominating in France - 11s ahead of team mate Bottas.

23 Jun 2019

Mercedes are far ahead, not really concerned by rivals headed into the pits 

23 Jun 2019

Verstappen unhappy with his throttle

23 Jun 2019

With pit stops Vettel now in 3rd followed by LeClerc and Verstappen.

23 Jun 2019

Lap 20/53 - Hamilton and Bottas still leading from the front. LeClerc has done well to maintain 3rd place, doggedly chased by Verstappen throughout the race. Vettel moved from 7th to 5th though is still trailing Verstappen.

23 Jun 2019

At the rear - 8 Gasly, 9 Ricciardo, 10 Raikkonen,  11 Hulkenberg

23 Jun 2019

Hamilton still dominating at the front - 2.3s ahead of Bottas, 4.9s in front of LeClerc.

23 Jun 2019

The gap between Verstappen and Vettel has been consistent since Vettel passed Sainz.
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