Aston Martin has officially extended its partnership with driver Lance Stroll, confirming that he will remain with the team until 2025 and potentially beyond. The announcement marks a step in consolidating the team’s line-up and strategy for the coming years, as the British team also recently extended Fernando Alonso’s contract by two years.
Since joining the team in 2019, Stroll has achieved notable milestones, adding more than 150 starts in Formula 1 and 3 podiums. Speaking about his long-standing commitment to the team in a press release, the Canadian driver commented:
“I’m super pleased to have committed to staying with the team until 2025 and beyond.
“It’s amazing how far we’ve come in the last five years; We have grown a lot as a team and there is still a lot to look forward to. “
The decision to extend Stroll’s contract ensures the consistency of the team, offering stability as the Formula 1 landscape evolves. With the new regulations that will reshape the game in 2026, maintaining a familiar and successful team dynamic with Alonso and Stroll is invaluable. This is especially strategic as teams adapt to changes that may require deep expertise and a flexible approach.
Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack echoed Stroll’s sentiment and highlighted Stroll’s important role in the team’s development. Said:
“We are very happy to see Lance’s long career at Aston Martin Aramco. He played a key role in building this team. His technical feedback, as well as his committed work in the simulator, have contributed to the uninterrupted progression of the motorsport season. “
Krack also highlighted the broader strategic benefits of maintaining a consistent range, stating:
“The consistency and stability of Lance and Fernando remaining in our team is a perfect platform to continue to achieve our ambitions. We hope to create more memories and achieve new successes together. “
As the F1 field prepares for a new era under the upcoming regulations, Aston Martin’s commitment to Stroll signals a transparent strategic direction. By strengthening the composition of their team from the outset, they must face the demanding situations and opportunities that lie ahead in the fast-paced, high-stakes Formula 1 World Championship.
Lance Stroll’s performance in the 2024 Formula 1 season was a combination of ups and downs. Over ten races, his most productive results were a sixth position in the Australian Grand Prix and a seventh position in Canada. However, his consistency was hampered. through a series of mid to lower grid starts and several races in which he finished away from home in the points, such as 19th in Saudi Arabia and finishing between 14th and 17th. He is currently 11th in the drivers’ standings with 17 points. .
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