Aston Martin make decision on replacing Lance Stroll at Canadian Grand Prix
Lance Stroll has confirmed that he plans to race at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Aston Martin driver missed the last race in Barcelona for surgery on his hand and wrist which placed his participation in this weekend's Montreal race in doubt.
Aston Martin said their 'plan A' was for Stroll to race but acknowledged they may have needed a 'plan B'. That would have seen one of their reserve drivers, either Felipe Drugovich or Stoffel Vandoorne, pulled away from the 24 Hours of Le Mans to fill in for the Canadian.
But the team has now confirmed that Stroll is set to take part in his home race. An Aston Martin spokesperson said the 26-year-old had travelled to France this week for some testing laps at the Circuit Paul Ricard to check that his body could handle the stress of driving an F1 car.
They said: "We are pleased to confirm that Lance Stroll will be back with the team competing in Montreal this weekend. He had a successful medical procedure to resolve the symptoms he has been experiencing and completed some laps in an old F1 car at Paul Ricard earlier this week. Lance is feeling fit and healthy, and is excited to compete in front of his home crowd."
And Stroll added: "I am excited to get back behind the wheel with the team for my home Grand Prix this weekend. I was always going to fight hard to be ready to race in front of the Montreal crowd. I'm feeling good after my procedure and put some laps in at Paul Ricard this week to prepare. Thanks for all the support, see you guys this weekend!"
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