Quebec driver Lance Stroll was ruled out in the first qualifying session on Saturday for the Formula 1 Grand Prix de France.

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Stroll took 16th place in Q1, after completing a lap of the Paul Ricard circuit, in 1 min. 33.439 sec. aboard his Aston Martin car. His time was also identical to that of Frenchman Pierre Gasly (Alpha Tauri).

Stroll's teammate Sebastian Vettel was eliminated in Q2.

Charles Leclerc, on Ferrari, secured the lead position for Sunday's race.