French Grand Prix 2007 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Kimi Räikkönen delivered Ferrari's first one-two finish of the season at the French Grand Prix, leading home teammate Felipe Massa in a dominant display at Magny-Cours that announced Ferrari's resurgence in the championship battle. The Finnish driver's victory from pole position halted Lewis Hamilton's winning streak and cut the rookie's championship lead, while the McLaren drivers could only manage third and fourth as their early-season dominance finally faced a genuine challenge.

Starting from Massa's pole position, the Ferrari drivers controlled the race from the front, with Räikkönen taking the lead early and never looking back. The Finn also set the fastest lap, demonstrating the Ferrari F2007's improved race pace following intensive development work. Massa provided perfect support in second place, ensuring maximum constructor points for the Scuderia in front of their French engine partner's home crowd. Ferrari's strategic execution was flawless, and their dominance at Magny-Cours suggested the championship fight was far from over.

Hamilton could only manage third place despite a strong drive, with the McLaren MP4-22 lacking the pace to challenge the Ferraris on this circuit. Alonso finished fourth, his frustration evident as he was outperformed by both Ferraris and his rookie teammate. The result reduced Hamilton's championship lead to just two points over teammate Alonso, with Räikkönen and Massa now firmly back in contention. Ferrari's one-two finish marked a turning point in the season, proving that McLaren's advantage was not insurmountable and setting up an intense battle for the second half of the year. The pressure on Hamilton was mounting, and the rookie would soon make costly errors that would jeopardize his championship lead.