Lewis Hamilton returned to Europe after winning his first two races in the North American leg of the championship, taking the victory in Canada and the United States. He returned to Europe as a star, and found that his personal life had become strange, as he was being recognized by people everywhere. At the French Grand Prix, he would not win the race, but he would continue his extraordinary string of podium finishes, taking third place - behind the two Ferraris.
Lewis Hamilton at the French Grand Prix
From Brad Spurgeon, About.com
France was the eighth race of the season, and Lewis Hamilton was up to his seventh consecutive podium finish - and he would do another in France.
Lewis Hamilton speaking to journalists in McLaren Mercedes motor home on the Thursday prior to the French Grand Prix.
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