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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!

13:02

17 of the 20 cars are out on track - Latifi, Perez and Stroll are in the pit lane.

13:01

FP1 is now underway at the Circuit Paul Ricard! 

13:00
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 Ricard, France, Preparation
Mercedes AMG F1 W13 nosecone. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French…

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
12:31
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
12:00
11:50
Mercedes' best chance of a win?

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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...
11:47
Extra cooling for Ferrari

Ferrari F1-75 engine cover detail. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France,
Ferrari F1-75 engine cover detail. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12,…

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 Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes
(L to R): Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team celebrates his third…

11:44
Hamilton's replacement arrives

Nyck de Vries (NLD) Mercedes AMG F1 Test and Reserve Driver. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul
Nyck de Vries (NLD) Mercedes AMG F1 Test and Reserve Driver. Formula 1…

11:43

Hello and welcome to Crash.net's live blog for the 2022 French Grand Prix.

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