P133 Teletext 133 Jul 1 09:04:31 French GP ————————————————————————————— HILL THROWS DOWN MAGNY-COURT CHALLENGE Britain's Damon Hill began his Formula One fightback when hj spectacularly grabbed provisional pole position for Sunday's French Grand Prix. Hill heralded a Williams Renault return to form, covering the 2.65mile circuit in 1min 18.556sjcs. Team-mate David Coulthard was just three-tenths behind. World champion Michael Schumacher is poised in third in his Benetton. ——————————————————————————————————1/3—— Sports results 180-1 Sports shorts 137 PUT YOUR OWN MESSAGES ON AIR SEE PAGE 388 Next Football Cricket PollP133 Teletext 133 Jul 1 09:04:49 French GP ————————————————————————————— Opening Qualifying Session 1 D Hill GB Williams 1:18.55 2 D Coulthard GB Williams 1:18.58 3 M Schumachjr Ger Benetton 1:18.89 4 G Berger Art Ferrari 1:19.05 5 J Alesi Fra Ferrari 1:19.25 6 M Brundle GB Ligier 1:19.38 7 O Panes Fra Ligier 1:19.46 8 J Herbert GB Bennetton 1:19.55 ——————————————————————————————————2/3—— Sports results 180-1 Sports shorts 137 BRITAIN'S BEST POOLS TIPS p178 Next Football Cricket PollP133 Teletext 133 Jul 1 09:00:23 French GP ————————————————————————————— BRUNDLJ AIMS TO CLINCH FRENCH GLORY British ace Martin Brundle intends to give his French team the perfect triple-century celebration — by clinching their first podium finish of the season. Brundle's Ligier team will compete in their 300th Grand Prix on Sunday looking for their first win since 1981. "Obviously this one is very special for the team," pointed out Brundle. ——————————————————————————————————3/3—— Sports results 180-1 Sports shorts 137 BRJTBIN'S BEST POOLS TIPS p178 Next Football Cricket Poll