Aston Martin issue official Lance Stroll participation statement after F1 absence

Aston Martin F1 team have revealed an official statement from Lance Stroll, where he confirmed his participation in the Canadian Grand Prix in a health update.

Stroll was absent from the Spanish GP after feeling pain in his hand and wrist following practice and qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

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A late decision was taken by Stroll and the team to officially withdraw from the main race in Spain, meaning Aston Martin were left fighting on one front with Fernando Alonso in the race.

Fears soon emerged that the Canadian would have to miss his home race in Montreal - with the likes of Stoffel Vandoorne and Felipe Drugovich waiting in the wings.

However, an official statement from Stroll posted on the team's X account has now confirmed that the Canadian will indeed be taking part in the weekend’s action.

"I am excited to get back behind the wheel with the team for my home grand prix this weekend," he said. "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!"

Stroll return verdict given

Stroll's pain felt during the early part of the 2025 season was confirmed to be a legacy of a nasty cycling accident from 2023, when he required surgery on his right hand and wrist.

Trackside officer Mike Krack recently confirmed that the pain had been bugging him over the past few weeks, but that it was especially bad during the Spanish GP weekend.

However, FIA rules meant that, because Stroll had already taken part in qualifying, Aston Martin were not allowed to replace the Canadian, and they ran with just one car in the race in Barcelona.

While Stroll's return will be a boost to Aston Martin - he has claimed 14 of their 16 points so far in 2025 - it also means that both Vandoorne and Drugovich can focus on their preparations for this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

Both drivers are due to take part, although Drugovich had said that he was prepared to miss it, if the opportunity to replace Stroll arrived.

“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… pic.twitter.com/F0iBHUvluU

— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) June 11, 2025

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