Bottas on standby for Aston

ASTON MARTIN could turn to Formula One veteran Valtteri Bottas to partner Fernando Alonso at the Canadian Grand Prix.

- BY DANIEL MOXON

Montreal native Lance Stroll is in a race against time to be fit for his home race after undergoing surgery.

Stroll (below) withdrew from Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix the night before the race, citing pain in his hand and wrist.

Aston Martin said he had experienced discomfort for around six weeks, suggesting he had driven the Saudi Arabian, Miami, Emilia Romagna and Monaco Grands Prix with the issue.