How Max Verstappen won the 2022 F1 French Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won after pole-sitter Charles Leclerc dramatically crashed!

This is what happened lap-by-lap.

Connor McDonagh_1

24 Jul 2022

13:38

Ice cold. #FrenchGP pic.twitter.com/WDaxQpaOEY
— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) July 24, 2022

13:35

Our pole-sitter @Charles_Leclerc gives a wave to his adoring fans #FrenchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/WmQl7fHPtv
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 24, 2022

13:31

Just under 30 minutes until lights out.

13:29

Track temp is at 45.4℃ currently

Circuit atmosphere - Paddock Club drivers parade experience. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul — Circuit atmosphere - Paddock Club drivers parade experience. Formula 1…

13:24

Crash's Lewis Larkam is on the grid!

It’s warm #F1 #FrenchGP pic.twitter.com/uurlCzu6Uf
— Crash F1 (@CRASH_NET_F1) July 24, 2022

13:24

It's almost time to head to the grid

The excitement is BUILDING! #FrenchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Om8IeP5HBd
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 24, 2022

13:20

The pit lane is now open at Paul Ricard.

13:16

This moment between Lewis and the Grid Kids pic.twitter.com/mCA8JNyelp
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) July 24, 2022

13:15

Reminder of the top 10 on the grid:

Leclerc, Verstappen, Perez, Hamilton, Norris, Russell, Alonso, Tsunoda, Ricciardo and Ocon.

13:11

Seidl on Ricciardo

“We want him to stay. We are working hard together to make it work.”

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren on the drivers parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, — Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren on the drivers parade. Formula 1 World…

13:08

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Conditions are incredibly hot at Paul Ricard so it will be close between a one-stop or two-stop strategy.

13:00

One hour until lights out at the Circuit Paul Ricard.

12:54

Today will be @LewisHamilton's 300th F1 race

And what a journey he has been on! #FrenchGP #F1 @MercedesAMGF1 pic.twitter.com/pdBb3NHFTS
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 24, 2022

12:51

What can Lewis do from P4?

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul — Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers parade. Formula 1…

12:45

The MotoGP champion is here! Fabio Quartararo

Fabio Quartararo (FRA) MotoGP Motorcycle Rider. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, — Fabio Quartararo (FRA) MotoGP Motorcycle Rider. Formula 1 World…

12:44

Drivers’ Parade, #FrenchGP style!

pic.twitter.com/3WQVYwQYg7
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) July 24, 2022

12:31

What happened in qualifying?

Read our qualifying report:

Charles Leclerc (FRA), Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, — Charles Leclerc (FRA), Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

12:29

Recent French GP winners

2021 - Max Verstappen

2019 - Lewis Hamilton

2018 - Lewis Hamilton

12:22

Look at that CROWD! @PierreGASLY was thrilled to see all the fans in the stands #FrenchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/f15Mvp7XXp
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 24, 2022

12:11

Could Hamilton reach 400 races?

Another F1 record could be up for grabs for Lewis Hamilton if Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s hinting at the French Grand Prix is anything to go by