17:22 – Esteban Ocon says he has cleared the air with Force India team-mate Sergio Pérez off the back of a tense situation at the previous event in Canada.

Ocon was placed on a different strategy to Pérez and emerged from the pit lane on fresher tyres, as the third contender in a three-way fight for the final spot on the podium.

Ocon, following Pérez, requested to be allowed a chance to attack third-placed Daniel Ricciardo, but Pérez held firm, with the pair retaining their positions, before both were passed by Sebastian Vettel.

Force India defended its stance post-race and reiterated that it will allow Pérez and Ocon freely, with the French youngster offering his viewpoint ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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