The French GP returns to the F1 calendar after its cancellation last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Circuit Paul Ricard hosting the seventh round of the 2021 season. Paul Ricard has been a great circuit for Mercedes over the years as it looks set to retaliate after two disappointing races in Monaco and Baku. Sums up the highlights from Friday’s French GP F1 practice at Circuit Paul Ricard, where Mercedes and Red Bull alternately led the session. Apart from Mercedes’ revival, there are other exciting things to note from Friday’s two practise sessions at Circuit Paul Ricard. After all, Mercedes has dominated both Paul Ricard events since returning to the F1 calendar in 2018. Bottas could not improve his lap time on soft tires, while Hamilton was only 0.1 seconds faster.

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