Taking you behind the scenes with the team at the returning French GP!
SUNDAY: Lights out and the returning French GP gets underway with Lewis leading the field to Turn 1...
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SUNDAY: But, oh no, contact! Vettel locks up and runs into the back of Valtteri, giving our Finn a puncture and prompting an unscheduled trip to the pits
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SUNDAY: Following the early Safety Car, Valtteri begins his fightback from P18 and starts to weave his way up the order
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SUNDAY: Lewis gets to work extending his advantage over Verstappen, opening up a comfortable lead in the first stint
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SUNDAY: Valtteri continues to advance up the order despite the damage sustained on the opening lap!
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SUNDAY: Lewis crosses the line to secure his 65th F1 win, 44th with the team and 3rd of 2018!
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SUNDAY: VICTORY! A perfect performance from Lewis to claim his first French GP victory
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SUNDAY: That winning feeling... Lewis jumps into the crowd and celebrates P1 at Paul Ricard with the team
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SUNDAY: Back on the top step of the podium! What a way to start the triple-header!
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SUNDAY: Lewis pours champagne over the team's Sporting Director Ron Meadows, who collected the Constructors' trophy
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A short, sharp downpour at the start of FP3 kept the drivers watching on from the garage for most of the session. Of those who did venture out, it was Valtteri who came out on top.
The lack of track action in FP3 did at least provide an opportunity for a good catch-up with Daimler Chairman Dr. Zetsche. As they say, every cloud has a silver lining!
When Qualifying got underway, Lewis was on fire from the outset, topping all three sessions to really stamp his mark on the weekend so far.
After a slightly more low-key start to Qualifying, Valtteri pushed his team-mate all the way in the final session and looked like he'd clinched it, only to be denied at the last moment.
As the flag fell, it was Lewis who claimed top spot - and he was clearly rather pleased with his car, giving it an affectionate pat on the nose as he climbed out to celebrate.
Valtteri was disappointed to miss out on pole by just a tenth of a second but after missing most of FP2 on Friday and the limited running of FP3, it was a fantastic recovery from the Finn.
It's now 75 pole positions in Formula One and counting for Lewis Hamilton. That's a stat that thoroughly deserves a thumbs up!
FRIDAY: All smiles in the garage ahead of the first practice session of the French GP weekend!
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FRIDAY: The colourful tarmac run-off areas feature blue and red stripes, which have an abrasive surface designed to slow cars down
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FRIDAY: Kicking off the weekend with a 1-2 in FP1, with Lewis leading Valtteri by just 0.140 seconds
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FRIDAY: There are 167 different configurations of Paul Ricard, which is why the track has been used so extensively for testing in the past
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FRIDAY: Valtteri runs through his final preparations before taking to the track for the second 90-minute session of the day!
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FRIDAY: Lewis climbs into his W09, which (like all Mercedes-powered cars) features new Turbo, MGU-H and ICE components of upgraded specification
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FRIDAY: It's a tough FP2 for Valtteri, as a water leak ends his session prematurely
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FRIDAY: 'Box, box, box', Lewis heads back to the pits and is pushed into the garage after completing another run
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FRIDAY: Lewis makes it two from two on Friday, as he concludes the day at the top of the timesheets
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THURSDAY: Welcome to the new venue of the French Grand Prix, the Circuit Paul Ricard!
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THURSDAY: Valtteri and Reserve Driver George Russell go head-to-head in Sky Sports F1's darts challenge
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THURSDAY: Lewis meets the huge crowds of people who turned out at the track on Thursday
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THURSDAY: Next up, it's Valtteri's turn to greet the fans, sign autographs (and the occasional t-shirt too!)
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THURSDAY: Back in the comforts of the team motorhome, which is heading to all three rounds of F1's first-ever triple header
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THURSDAY: Lewis takes time to visit the garage and catch up with the engineers and mechanics, as they complete final preparations ahead
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THURSDAY: There's a special guest for pit stop practice as Lewis grabs the wheel gun and gives it a go!
