Dominant Max Verstappen claims pole position ahead of Lewis Hamilton for French Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton was second with his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas third at the Paul Ricard circuit

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will start from pole at the French Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)

Max Verstappen dominated qualifying for the French Grand Prix to put his Red Bull on pole position.

The championship leader finished 0.258 seconds clear of title rival Lewis Hamilton with his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas third at the Paul Ricard circuit.