Watch: Verstappen makes mistake at the start, Hamilton takes the lead

Lewis Hamilton overtook Max Verstappen in the French Grand Prix. The Brit of Mercedes was faster than the Red Bull driver and took over the first spot from the Dutchman. Verstappen did not make it to the second corner and had to take action to not hit anything.

Hamilton took full advantage and took over the lead from the Dutchman. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez both managed to hold on to their positions. The Red Bull driver is now hunting down Hamilton, who is trying to hold on to the lead. Behind the top four, Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly also held on to their positions.