Mercedes came away with one-two finishes in each of Friday's practice sessions ahead of the French Grand Prix, the Silver Arrows largely returning to form as had been expected at Circuit Paul Ricard. Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas topped a session apiece across the day. In what was a largely positive day for Mercedes, Hamilton gave the team a brief scare when he ran off-track and rejoined in the path of Max Verstappen, who ended up going off himself. Article continues under video The moment was tinged with irony, as the paddock awaited news of Ferrari's hearing with the FIA over Sebastian Vettel's similar moment in Canada. On the track, Ferrari's efforts suggested they are back to...
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