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Mon 07 Jul 2007Raikkonen back in the reckoningFrench Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the Formula One drivers' championship at yesterday's French Grand Prix but the precociously talented Briton only just maintained his spotless record of podium finishes as Ferrari staged the kind of mid-season resurgence that catapulted Michael Schumacher into title contention last year.His replacement, Kimi Raikkonen, also fought his way out of the doldrums to claim a first win since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.