Chadwick edges close pole for W Series in France | Investigation ongoing

Jamie Chadwick secured a hard-fought pole position for the W Series' first race in France at the Circuit Paul Ricard, but is under investigation for crossing the line at the pit exit.

The Jenner Racing driver posted the fastest lap of 2:02.235 with just over 90 seconds remaining of an intense session on Friday evening however, she must wait to hear the conclusions of the stewards.

Beitske Visser, Nerea Marti and Marta Garcia had all held provisional pole themselves during the 30-minute session, with Garcia topping the standings after the first set of runs.

Eight-hundredths of a second separated the top four with three minutes to go and, in the end, Visser finished +0.011 behind Chadwick to join the British driver on the front row.

Marti (+0.104) and fellow Spaniard Garcia (+0.124) look set to lock out the second row on Saturday at the Circuit Paul Ricard.

It is the first time the W Series has taken place at the Circuit Paul Ricard and if Chadwick's investigation does not result in a sanction, she will commence the race in the best possible position to secure a seventh straight W Series race win.

If Chadwick is victorious on Saturday, she would set up a chance of winning the Championship in Hungary next weekend.

Sky Sports F1 is your home for every race this season and here's the full schedule for the French Grand Prix with the W Series Race live from 1.30pm on Saturday.

Saturday, July 2311.45am: French GP Practice Three (session starts 12pm)1.30pm: W Series Race2.35pm: French GP Qualifying Build-up3pm: French Grand Prix Qualifying4.55pm: F2 Sprint Race6pm: Ted's Qualifying Notebook

Sunday, July 248.30am: F2 Feature Race12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: French GP Build-up2pm: The French Grand Prix4pm: Chequered Flag: French GP