Aston Martin’s plan to run only one car in the Spanish Grand Prix has been questioned. Lance Stroll withdrew from the race after qualifying due to hand and wrist problems caused from a bicycle accident in 2023.
That event occurred just two weeks before the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, in which Stroll not only started but finished sixth despite fractures in both of his wrists – the right wrist so badly that a screw had to be placed – and an injury to his toe.
Stroll’s effort to not miss any races was widely hailed as evidence of his toughness at the time, but this new evidence suggests that his rapid return to the car may have left him open to some long-term issues.
Sky pundit: Aston Martin story ‘confusing’
Former F1 driver and current Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok had his own questions about the team’s handling of the situation, posting on social media: “Get well soon Lance!
“But this is confusing….if his issue has gone on for 6 weeks and if there was any doubt, surely the right thing was to put Drugovich into the car on Saturday and avoid the risk of having just one car in the race?”
The BBC also reported that Stroll had been frustrated in his garage after qualifying, ‘losing his temper’, ‘damaging equipment’ and ‘swearing at team members’ according to a source.
The team told them ‘Lance was upset’ when asked if they could confirm whether the incident had taken place, but did add that the Canadian’s injury and any incident in the garage were unrelated.
