Lance Stroll: Aston Martin driver misses Formula 1 pre-season tests after ‘minor’ bike accident
Lance Stroll: Aston Martin driver misses Formula 1 pre-season tests after ‘minor’ bike accident
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Lance Stroll was involved in a ‘minor accident’ while cycling in Spain ahead of the 2023 F1 season; Aston Martin driver set to miss pre-season testing which begins Thursday in Bahrain; Stoffel Vandoorne and development driver Felipe Drugovich are the most likely candidates for the cast
Last updated: 02/20/23 15:51
Lance Stroll was involved in a ‘minor’ bike accident in Spain
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll will miss this week’s Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain after sustaining injuries in a “minor” cycling accident in Spain.
Aston Martin did not confirm if Stroll, son of team owner Lawrence Stroll, will be fit to race in the 2023 season opener but said he would be “evaluated daily” ahead of the March 3-5 Grand Prix. also in Bahrain.
It remains to be seen who will replace Stroll in testing as Aston Martin’s reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne is set to compete in Formula E in Cape Town, which could pave the way for reigning F2 champion Felipe Drugovich, the team’s development driver, to be unexpected Opportunity.
A statement from Aston Martin said: “Lance Stroll was involved in a minor accident while riding a bike in Spain during pre-season practice and suffered injuries which will result in him sitting out pre-season testing in Bahrain.
“However, Lance expects a speedy recovery and return to driving duties. His fitness to return to the cockpit will be assessed daily and the team will provide an update ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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“The team wishes Lance a speedy recovery and looks forward to his usual energy and commitment within the team.”
Stroll, who has a new teammate this season in two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, will begin his seventh season in the sport.
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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll discuss the launch of Aston Martin’s 2023 car
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll discuss the launch of Aston Martin’s 2023 car
“I had an unfortunate accident while training on my bike in preparation for the season,” said the 24-year-old Canadian.
“I’m determined to get back in the car and I’m looking forward to the upcoming season with the team. I am motivated to recover from this setback as quickly as possible.”
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