After a exciting Azerbaijan GP, Formula 1 is heading to France for round 7 of 2021 season. It will be a first race of first triple-header in a 23 race calendar.
Located at Le Castellet near Marseille, Circuit Paul Ricard brought France back on the F1 map after a decade-long absence in 2018. However, the latest configuration of the Paul Ricard circuit hasn’t proved to be popular with fans, with both the 2018 and the ’19 race failing to deliver exciting action.
Last year’s event was called off due to COVID-19.
There are many things to look for in this weekend’s race, one most important thing is the title fight, with both Red Bull and Mercedes keen to find out how competitive they would be relative to each other at a more conventional track, after the tide shifted towards the former at street circuits.
Can Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton come back to their winning ways ? or Will Red Bull and Max Verstappen extend their Championship lead? or Can French Team Alpine clinch a podium on their home turf? or Sebastian Vettel and Aston Martin keep their momentum going? or Can Charles Leclerc and Ferrari keep their Pole position streak going ?
2021 Formula 1 French Grand Prix session timings in different time zones
| Session | GMT | BST | CEST | ET | PT | AEST | JST | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 05:30 | 02:30 | 19:30 | 18:30 | 15:00 |
| FP2 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 09:00 | 06:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 | 18:30 |
| FP3 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 06:00 | 03:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 | 15:30 |
| Qualifying | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 09:00 | 06:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 | 18:30 |
| Race | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 09:00 | 06:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 | 18:30 |
2021 Formula 1 French GP session timings in the UK/Portugal
Friday 18th June 2021
- Free Practice 1: 10:30 – 11:30 BST
- Free Practice 2: 14:00 – 15:00 BST
Saturday 19th June 2021
- Free Practice 3: 11:00 – 12:00 BST
- Qualifying: 14:00 – 15:00 BST
Sunday 20th June 2021
- Race: 14:00 BST
2021 Formula 1 French GP session timings in Europe
Friday 18th June 2021
- Free Practice 1: 11:30 – 12:30 CEST
- Free Practice 2: 15:00 – 16:00 CEST
Saturday 19th June 2021
- Free Practice 3: 12:00 – 13:00 CEST
- Qualifying: 15:00 – 16:00 CEST
Sunday 20th June 2021
- Race: 13:00 CEST
2021 Formula 1 French GP session timings in the US
Friday 18th June 2021
- Free Practice 1: 05:30 – 06:30 ET / 02:30 – 03:30 PT
- Free Practice 2: 09:00 – 10:00 ET / 06:00 – 07:00 PT
Saturday 19th June 2021
- Free Practice 3: 06:00 – 07:00 ET / 03:00 – 04:00 PT
- Qualifying: 09:00 – 10:00 ET / 06:00 – 07:00 PT
Sunday 20th June 2021
- Race: 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
2021 Formula 1 French GP session timings in Australia
Friday 18th June 2021
- Free Practice 1: 19:30 – 20:30 AEST
- Free Practice 2: 23:00 – 00:00 AEST
Saturday 19th June 2021
- Free Practice 3: 20:00 – 22:00 AEST
- Qualifying: 23:00 – 00:00 AEST
Sunday 20th June 2021
- Race: 23:00 AEST
2021 Formula 1 French GP session timings in Japan
Friday 18th June 2021
- Free Practice 1: 18:30 – 19:30 JST
- Free Practice 2: 22:00 – 23:00 JST
Saturday 19th June 2021
- Free Practice 3: 19:00 – 20:00 JST
- Qualifying: 22:00 – 23:00 JST
Sunday 20th June 2021
- Race: 22:00 JST
2021 Formula 1 French GP session timings in Africa
Friday 18th June 2021
- Free Practice 1: 11:30 – 12:30 SAT / 12:30 – 13:30 EAT
- Free Practice 2: 15:00 – 16:00 SAT / 16:00 – 17:00 EAT
Saturday 19th June 2021
- Free Practice 3: 12:00 – 13:00 SAT / 13:00 – 14:00 EAT
- Qualifying: 15:00 – 16:00 SAT / 16:00 – 17:00 EAT
Sunday 20th June 2021
- Race: 15:00 SAT / 16:00 EAT
2021 Formula 1 French GP session timings in India
Friday 18th June 2021
- Free Practice 1: 15:00 – 16:00 IST
- Free Practice 2: 18:30 – 19:30 IST
Saturday 19th June 2021
- Free Practice 3: 15:30 – 16:30 IST
- Qualifying: 18:30 – 19:30 IST
Sunday 20th June 2021
- Race: 18:30 IST
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