Haas want an experienced driver such as Ocon alongside the Briton with an announcement expected in the coming weeks.
Verstappen takes a 31-point lead over Leclerc at the top of the Drivers’ Championship into the Canadian Grand Prix.
a big hit on the final kerb sending him wide and brushing the final wall.
with their quickest stops for Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz topping the standings from the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.
Ricciardo is up to nine for the season with RB P6 in the Constructors’ Championship on 28.
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