13:02
17 of the 20 cars are out on track - Latifi, Perez and Stroll are in the pit lane.
Fernando Alonso (ESP),
LIVE UPDATES: F1 French Grand Prix - Second Practice
Charles Leclerc set the pace in the first practice session of the F1 French Grand Prix.
Nyck de Vries replaced Lewis Hamilton in first practice as all teams are required to run a young driver on two occasions.
Follow the action and breaking news throughout the day here!
22 Jul 2022
13:01
FP1 is now underway at the Circuit Paul Ricard!
13:00
Looking good in Le Castellet!
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 22, 2022
Who's ready for some track action? #FrenchGP#F1pic.twitter.com/JAssorGCXS
12:59
Upgrades galore up and down the grid, most notably from McLaren, AlphaTauri and Mercedes.
Ferrari also have a new floor on Leclerc's car.
Mercedes AMG F1 W13 nosecone. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul…
12:57
Sweltering conditions at the Circuit Paul Ricard with track temperatures at 55 degrees C.
12:55
As a reminder De Vries in for Hamilton; Kubica replaces Bottas.
12:34
What’s 63-44? pic.twitter.com/ossLpY3HGS
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) July 22, 2022
12:31
Just Yuki doing Yuki things #FrenchGP#F1pic.twitter.com/rjQFsmjjsD
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 22, 2022
12:28
Just over 30 minutes until the start of FP1 at the Circuit Paul Ricard.
12:12
Can confirm it was boiling for the pit lane 'show and tell' walk at Paul Ricard. Have now retreated to the comfort of the air con in the media centre.
12:01
A new engine cover is among several updates for McLaren #F1#FrenchGPpic.twitter.com/y8vMMxt2no
— Crash F1 (@CRASH_NET_F1) July 22, 2022
12:00
The W13 - sporting a new floor edge ahead of the rear tyre and front corner (for cooling) - ready for Nyck de Vries’ FP1 outing #F1#FrenchGPpic.twitter.com/DNlQ76tirZ
— Crash F1 (@CRASH_NET_F1) July 22, 2022
11:50
Mercedes' best chance of a win?
11:49
FP1 gets underway in just over 40 minutes.
Nyck de Vries will replace Lewis Hamilton; Valtteri Bottas will make way for Robert Kubica at Alfa Romeo.
11:48
One team yet to sign...
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. Formula 1 World Championship…
11:47
Extra cooling for Ferrari
Ferrari F1-75 engine cover detail. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix,…
11:46
Alonso congratulates Hamilton on 300 gps
“A legend of our sport so it has been a pleasure to share all this time with him.”
(L to R): Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team celebrates his third position with race winner…
11:44
Hamilton's replacement arrives
Nyck de Vries (NLD) Mercedes AMG F1 Test and Reserve Driver. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…
11:43
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