Max Verstappen looked to be in a league of his own for qualifying at Paul Ricard based on his performance in FP3, but the roles were reversed on Saturday afternoon, with Charles Leclerc snatching pole, with a  little help from his friend Carlos Sainz.

Check out our recap in pictures of Saturday's action at the French Grand Prix at Le Castellet.

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW44. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas VF-22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP), Alpine F1 Team 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA), Alpine F1 Team 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW44. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas VF-22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Images
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas VF-22. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Ralf Schumacher (GER) with Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Pole for Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75, 2nd for Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18 and 3rd for Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75 with Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing in qualifying parc ferme. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. 23.07.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, France, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
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