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Newsweek
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Lance Stroll Trashes Aston Martin Car In An Explosive Rant
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll voiced his displeasure with the current car in an explicit-loaded rant. Stroll started the British Grand Prix in P17, but the rain and safety cars allowed the 26-year-old to work his way up the grid and score points. He ran as high as third and looked on for a potential podium finish. Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg ended up securing the last step on the podium. Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on in the Pitlane during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on in the Pitlane during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. Photo byStroll finished seventh, netting a nice haul of points for the driver, though his radio message after the race was extremely blunt: "Yeah crazy is an understatement, I mean it's the worst piece of sh*t I've ever driven to be honest," he told his engineer. The statement from Stroll isn't rare - he is known for losing his temper. According to ESPN, the Canadian driver damaged multiple items in the team's garage after being eliminated in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. He ended up not racing in Spain due to a hand injury, which potentially resulted from his frustration. Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Stroll was notably upset about how his season went. "So I think there's, there's definitely, you know, just been like some cr*p going on and just not kind of putting it together," he said. In the same press conference, the long-time F1 driver hit back at critics who believe that he doesn't even want to race in the sport. "I think Formula 1 is a business with very short-minded opinions," he added. "And if you have two good races, you're the best driver in the world. And if you have two bad ones, you're not good enough. You shouldn't be here anymore and you're s**t. "So I think you know that's the business. That's how it's always been. It's how it always will be. "I think you know when you have a crap day. You don't enjoy having a crap day. If you have a good day, you enjoy having a good day. So I think that's just how it is." This season, Stroll has scored 20 points at the halfway mark of the season. He scored those points in three out of the first 12 races. Aside from those impressive finishes, he typically does not fight for points and is often stuck at the back of the grid. Stroll will hope for a more comfortable time behind the wheel of the Aston Martin in the second half of the season. More F1 news: How Lewis Hamilton Made the F1 Movie Production More Expensive For more F1 news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Franco Colapinto Gets Alpine F1 Future Clarity After Shaky Start
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. There is another twist in the Franco Colapinto saga - Alpine is reportedly keeping him on the team for the remainder of the season. Colapinto's shaky start in the Alpine seat has raised questions about his future, particularly since senior advisor Flavio Briatore appears non-committal to the Argentine's future. Those doubts are quelled for the time being as Renault Argentina CEO Pablo Sibilla answered a question about Colapinto's future. An Argentine broadcaster asked if Colapinto's seat is secure for more than a couple of races. Franco Colapinto of Argentina and Alpine F1 looks on in the Pitlane during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. Franco Colapinto of Argentina and Alpine F1 looks on in the Pitlane during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. Photo by"Yes, end of year," Sibilla responded. Sibilla's statement comes during an uncertain period for Colapinto. Rumors suggest he could be replaced for the Belgian Grand Prix, but he appears calm when speaking to the media at Silverstone. "I'm not very concerned," he said. "Of course, there is always talks. I just need to keep working and trying to help the team to improve the car." Colapinto replaced Australian Jack Doohan for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, but he is yet to score points and has made it out of Q2 just once in his first six races. Also, an alarming trend from his time at Williams is carrying over to Alpine - Colapinto is having incidents on track, which are setting him back further. At the Spanish Grand Prix, Briatore began doubting Colapinto in public. "If Colapinto is performing, he's driving the car. If not, we'll see - 2025 is a year we need to prepare ourselves for 2026," Briatore said. "So whatever experiment I need doing, we're doing. I don't know if Franco will stay for the season, but let's see. Depends on the performance. "We're only looking at the performance - nothing else." In fairness to Colapinto, he has battled technical issues in the car and rough luck, which hampered him in races. He didn't even start the British Grand Prix due to one of these issues - fully capturing the rough luck and poor performances this season. If Sibilla is correct and the Argentine stays in the Alpine, Colapinto must perform and impress the demanding Briatore. Some of his luck should eventually start to turn, but he must get to grips with the car or risk getting replaced by Valtteri Bottas or Paul Aron. More F1 news: How Lewis Hamilton Made the F1 Movie Production More Expensive For more F1 news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
