Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, — Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12…

How Leclerc secured French GP pole ahead of Verstappen

Charles Leclerc is on pole position for the F1 French Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen.

Sergio Perez will start from third.

Follow the F1 action and breaking news from Paul Ricard here.

Connor McDonagh

23 Jul 2022

12:11

Verstappen improves again to a 1m32.808s, 0.497s ahead of Perez.

12:10

Hamilton's first time of the day puts him only fourth, 1.7s off.

12:08

Only times from Verstappen, Perez, Ocon and Magnussen sso far.

A slow start to FP3.

12:06

Verstappen goes 0.8s clear of his teammate - both Red Bulls on the mediums.

12:06

Perez is on top with a 1m33.628s, 1.1s ahead of Magnussen.

12:04

Just six cars are circulating - Perez, Magnussen, Stroll, Vettel, Verstappen and Ocon.

12:03

Verstappen joins his teammate on track.

12:02

And we're off! @SChecoPerez leads the way and is first out on track for FP3 #FrenchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/MSpPoPR9eR
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 23, 2022

12:00

Final practice in France is now underway.

11:59

We expect Carlos Sainz & Kevin Magnussen to get a fresh Ferrari PU for FP3. Both will be starting the race from the back of the grid.#AMuS #F1 #FranceGP
— Tobi Grüner (@tgruener) July 23, 2022

11:52

Who's ready for some FP3 action?! #FrenchGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/QXNL9Pxg50
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 23, 2022

11:47

#F1 #BBCF1 #FRENCHGP FP3: With 15 minutes to session start, air temp is 27.7C & the track at 47.6C. Dry, with a SW breeze; gusts ~14mph in past hour. FIA official risk of rain is 10%.
— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) July 23, 2022

11:45

Just 15 minutes away from the start of final practice.

11:32

The seven-time champ arrives...