Overview

• Max Verstappen has 11 penalty points on his FIA licence; he will be banned from the Austrian Grand Prix if he receives one more at the Canadian event.
• The Red Bull driver vows to maintain his aggressive style despite the suspension threat; he believes a clean race is achievable.
• Aston Martin confirms Lance Stroll is fit to compete in Montreal after a successful wrist procedure; he tested laps at Paul Ricard to prepare.
• George Russell says a ban for Verstappen at 12 penalty points would be justified following their collision in Spain.
• Circuit Gilles Villeneuve’s old-school kerbs coupled with ample overtaking zones will test teams, with Oscar Piastri leading McLaren in the championship hunt.