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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

Charles Leclerc beats Max Verstappen to French GP pole with Lewis Hamilton on second row

Charles Leclerc benefitted from a tow from his Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz to snatch pole position from Max Verstappen ahead of Sunday's French Grand Prix.

The Ferrari pair worked together to nullify the Red Bull speed advantage on the straights, with Sergio Perez behind Verstappen in third. Lewis Hamilton was able to get on the second row, but still his Mercedes was some way off the pace of the Red Bulls and Ferraris ahead of him.

Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz will start Sunday's race from the back of the grid after picking up penalties for a series of additional parts on his Ferrari, including new Control Electronics and engine components. Kevin Magnussen is another driver starting from the back having incurred penalties of his own.

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