Formula 1 is back on the European continent where it starts its 2019 summer leg with the French Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul Ricard.

Here is our first gallery of pictures from Thursday's bright and sunny media day at Le Castellet.

Ferrari SF90 front wing detail. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Brake detail. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing walks the circuit with the team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing walks the circuit with the team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing walks the circuit. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing Test and Development Driver and George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing walk the circuit with the team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Racing Point F1 Team RP19 front wing detail. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Ciaron Pilbeam (GBR) Renault F1 Team Chief Race Engineer; jwg; Nick Chester (GBR) Renault F1 Team Chassis Technical Director; Marcin Budkowski (POL) Renault F1 Team Executive Director. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Williams Racing motorhome. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Energy Station. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
The new Renault F1 Team motorhome. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
The FIA Press Conference (L to R): Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault F1 Team; Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team; Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing; Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren; Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Racing RB15 wing mirror detail. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Racing RB15 detail. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Cyril Abiteboul (FRA) Renault Sport F1 Managing Director; Jonathan Wheatley (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Manager; Nick Chester (GBR) Renault F1 Team Chassis Technical Director. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - young fans. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team with Alan Permane (GBR) Renault F1 Team Trackside Operations Director and Karel Loos (BEL) Renault F1 Team Race Engineer. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Young fans in the paddock. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing with the media. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
New pit lane entrance. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
New pit lane entrance. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with fans. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team with fans. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team with fans. 20.06.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore

 

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