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The Formula 1 championship battle is nicely poised going into the French Grand Prix<\/a> this weekend.<\/p>\n Le Castellet will host the penultimate race before the summer break and Max Verstappen will be determined to extend his dominance at the top of the charts.<\/p>\n However, one slip from the Red Bull star could open the door for Ferrari ace Charles Leclerc to sneak in and give himself a shot at the title in the second half of the campaign.<\/p>\n RadioTimes.com<\/a> brings you our top predictions ahead of the French Grand Prix in 2022.<\/p>\n Sad, but true. For a nation with such fervour for motorsport, it\u2019s a shame to see the French Grand Prix put to rest.<\/p>\n Circuit Paul Ricard is not a classic, nor is it particularly memorable beyond the \u2018big ASDA car park\u2019 energy it exudes, but it is a shame that this is likely to be the last GP on French soil this decade.<\/p>\n We\u2019re playing the long game with this prediction so come back in 2030 to check whether we got it right. Circuit Paul Ricard\u2019s contract is up after this race, and with the Middle East and US appearing to be the most likely destinations for races in the future, France could be left on the shelf.<\/p>\n Go on then, somebody has to predict it one of these days. Mercedes will put a driver on top of the podium at Le Castellet this weekend.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a track that should suit their car, and they\u2019ll have no trouble getting heat into their tyres on the scorching surfaces, an issue that has plagued them in 2022 so far.<\/p>\n Mercedes\u2019 qualifying lap times have shown plenty of promise lately and we could even see a pole-sitter emerge from Russell or Hamilton this weekend if they go all-out for it.<\/p> Ferrari have a rapid, rapid car, but one that doesn\u2019t seem to be able to keep itself in one functioning piece, particularly in hot conditions.<\/p>\n In four of the hottest races so far in 2022, Ferrari have lost seven cars that use their power unit to DNFs, including some of their own cars.<\/p>\n Temperatures are soaring across France at the moment and there is big pressure on Ferrari to shore up those reliability issues before the sun has an opportunity to wreak havoc with their weekend.<\/p>\n Here we go. While George Russell has been consistently brilliant this season so far, we\u2019re tipping his teammate to do the business in France.<\/p>\n Should our theory play out and Hamilton can land pole, he is the ultimate driver to ride out a Grand Prix from the front. He has nous and stamina for a fight at the front. He is starving for a victory and will push himself \u2013 and his car \u2013 to the limits here.<\/p>\n Winner: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)<\/strong><\/p>\n The French Grand Prix will air live on Sky Sports F1<\/a> from 12:30pm on Sunday 24th July 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n All races will be shown live on Sky Sport<\/span>s<\/span> F1<\/a> and Main Event<\/a> throughout the season.<\/span><\/p>\n Sky customers can add individual channels for just \u00a318 per month or add the complete sports package to their deal for just \u00a325 per month.<\/span><\/p>\n There will also be free-to-air highlights of the race on Channel 4 from 11pm on Sunday.<\/p>\n Existing Sky Sports customers can live stream the race via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices.<\/span><\/p>\n You can watch the Grand Prix with a NOW <\/span>Day Membership<\/span><\/a> for \u00a311.99 or a Monthly Membership<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for \u00a333.99, all without signing up to a contract.<\/span><\/p>\n NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for something else to watch, check out our\u00a0<\/b>TV Guid<\/b>e<\/strong><\/span><\/a> or visit our Sport<\/a> hub.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Michael Potts Published: Friday, 22 July 2022 at 12:00 am The Formula 1 championship battle is nicely poised going into the French Grand Prix this weekend. Le Castellet will host the penultimate race before the summer break and Max Verstappen will be determined to extend his dominance at the top of the charts. 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1. <\/strong>The last French Grand Prix of the decade<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. <\/strong>Mercedes winner<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. (At least one) Ferrari DNF<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Who will win the French Grand Prix?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How to watch French Grand Prix on TV<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Live stream French Grand Prix online<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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