Lewis Hamilton to start 300th F1 race from fourth as Charles Leclerc claims pole

300 UP: Lewis Hamilton will start fourth on the grid in France. Pic: Manu Fernandez/AP

Lewis Hamilton will start his 300th Formula One race from fourth on the grid after Charles Leclerc secured pole position at the French Grand Prix.

Leclerc breathed fresh life into his championship bid with a comprehensive victory at the last round in Austria a fortnight ago.