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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin, Saudi Arabia, Crash, 2024

Huge Stroll crash brings out season's first safety car

Lance Stroll, Aston Martin, Saudi Arabia, Crash, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

Huge Stroll crash brings out season's first safety car

Major crash for Lance Stroll forces safety car on lap six of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

The first in-race safety car of the 2024 season was deployed at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday thanks to a spectacular crash by Lance Stroll.

It took until lap six for the first major action of the race, with a DRS train up and down the field preventing there from being much in the way of battling.

READ MORE: Verstappen admits Horner saga 'damaging' for Red Bull

The Canadian driver lost control of his car at turn 22 after touching the wall, spearing into the barrier at high speed.

He became the second retirement from the race after Pierre Gasly retired on lap two with a gearbox issue for Alpine.

Jeddah produces the goods once again

Criticisms from fans who believe he should be replaced at Aston Martin will only be getting louder as he continues to find himself wrapped up in incidents.

READ MORE: Hamilton reveals thoughts on Horner investigation

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