Lance Stroll (Photo: Aston Martin)

Spear Stroll is one of the great stories of Formula 1 in 2024. The Canadian Aston Martin suffered a fall from his bike on the eve of pre-season and fractured his wrists. His name was uncertain in Bahrain, but he competed despite the pain and finished fifth. AT Saudi Arabia, saw a dropout cancel it for the night early.

For the Australian GPStroll reported that he was still in pain, but physically feeling better for the stop at Albert Park, Melbourne, the third leg of the 2023 season.

“Yes, I still have these fractures – the bones don’t heal in a few weeks – but I really feel a lot better,” he commented.

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Speaking of Aston Martin, Stroll also compared the team’s mood to the start of 2022. At the time, the team had had a rocky start to the season, not adding points in the first three races of the year, and only reaching the top-10. in Emilia-Romagna.

“Of course, the mood is different from a year ago. We were in a difficult situation 12 months ago, and I think everyone was frustrated and disappointed. But this time, we are already waiting looking forward to the weekend and are excited after seeing the performances over the past few weeks,” Stroll said.

After two races, Aston Martin is in second place in the constructors’ championship, with 38 points. Despite a draw with Mercedes, the British team has the advantage of being on the podium twice. Stroll is seventh among the drivers, with 8 points.

Due to the time zone, the activities of the Formula 1 in Melbourne will start this Thursday (30), with the first free practice at 22:30 (from Brasilia, GMT-3). O GRAND PRIZE accompanied LIVE It is IN REAL TIME the Australian scene.