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Lance Stroll, Bahrain GP, Aston Martin, 2024

F1 star reveals end of important relationship

Lance Stroll, Bahrain GP, Aston Martin, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

F1 star reveals end of important relationship

The duo have been working together for three years

By Tyler Rowlinson.

Lance Stroll has confirmed that one of his key allies will be moving to a new role within the Aston Martin team.

The Canadian’s race engineer since 2021, Ben Mitchell, will move on from that position after one last hurrah at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.

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From the Japanese Grand Prix onwards, Mitchell will be Aston Martin’s new head of performance optimisation.

Andrew Vizard, the team’s current senior performance engineer, will be taking Mitchell’s place, having previously worked as a race engineer at Williams.

Lance Stroll's race engineer has been promoted
Lance Stroll's race engineer has been promoted
Andrew Vizard will take Ben Mitchell's place from Japan onwards
Andrew Vizard will take Ben Mitchell's place from Japan onwards

Stroll to have new race engineer from Japan

"I don't think it's so difficult, Andrew's been preparing for a while, been coming to races and spending time at the factory," he said.

"I think it should be pretty smooth. But very nice times with Ben for the last few years, it's been enjoyable."

READ MORE: F1 star set to be SHIELDED from media in Australia

The Canadian is yet to score a point in 2024
The Canadian is yet to score a point in 2024

Stroll also expressed his love for Australia, with his sister being married to snowboarder Scott James.

"It wasn't a few years ago, but I guess now you can say that it does feel like I have some family over here," he added.

"And I do love coming here. I love the sun shining and good energy in Australia - aside from the jetlag, the flight time and all that stuff."

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