Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton offered an emotional reflection on his path to 300 Grands Prix after he finished second and teammate George Russell third to deliver the Mercedes' best result of the season so far in France.

With Ferrari's Carlos Sainz starting 19th, Hamilton capitalised on the retirement of pole-sitter Charles Leclerc and out-paced Sergio Perez to take his fourth consecutive top-three finish - while Russell managed to pass the Red Bull of Perez late on to ensure he would share the podium with Hamilton for the first time this season.