Misfortune for Opponents Hands Vettel Second Victory of 2022

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Pos	#	Driver	Constructor	Q1	Q2	Diff.
1	57	Dean Stoneman		1:17.802	1:17.843
2	94	Pascal Wehrlein		1:18.111	1:18.096	+0.294
3	1	Artem Markelov		1:20.846	1:19.880	+2.044
4	39	Sho Tsuboi		1:20.757	1:20.175	+2.373
5	29	Roger Ibe		1:20.303	1:20.302	+2.500
6	33	Max Verstappen		1:20.532	1:20.348	+2.546
7	37	Victoria Desai		1:20.387	1:20.521	+2.585
8	70	Pastor Maldonado		1:20.649	1:20.419	+2.617
9	23	Alexander Albon		1:20.514	1:20.425	+2.623
10	77	Valtteri Bottas		1:20.708	1:20.508	+2.706

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The new generation of hydrogen fuel cells have turned an old adage very relevant: to finish first, first you have to finish. This year’s French Grand Prix demonstrated that situation very much, as a few drivers could tell.

After he jumped the Precisions at the start, Artem Markelov managed to build a healthy lead and was looking good for the first victory of his title defense. Regrettably, his car abandoned him and his suspension broke.

Pastor Maldonado joined him in the club of drivers that retired from the race. Much to the chagrin of team manager Jacques Villeneuve, the Ferrari-supplied universal transmission of the car failed after the halfway point.

Sebastian Vettel was able to inherit the Grand Prix victory, finishing just over five seconds ahead of championship rival Victoria Desai. The two drivers are now the equivalent of a win ahead of third-placed Norris.

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Pos	#	Driver	Constructor	Time/Retired	Points
1	18	Sebastian Vettel		60:57.637	15
2	37	Victoria Desai		+5.214	12
3	29	Roger Ibe		+10.047	10
4	33	Max Verstappen		+24.549	8
5	47	Lando Norris		+35.199	6
6	39	Sho Tsuboi		+48.222	5
7	14	Esteban Ocon		+69.054	4
8	11	Terry Hawkin		+86.919	3
9	57	Dean Stoneman		+87.995	2
10	95	Beitske Visser		1 Lap	1

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Fastest Lap:

Roger Ibe – 1:24.896

Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:

Beitske Visser – very good driving allowed her to pick up a point.

Reject Of The Race:

Toyota – having both cars drop out within seconds is poor marketing for any manufacturer.