Lance Stroll Withdraws from Spanish Grand Prix Due to Injury

Lance Stroll withdrew from the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday night due to a wrist and hand injury, with Aston Martin announcing the decision late in the evening.

What happened?

The team stated that Stroll required a procedure, having managed pain in his wrist and hand for around six weeks, believed to date back to his preseason injury in 2023. Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack said there was trust in the driver and his team to decide how manageable the pain was. Stroll's withdrawal came after he was eliminated in 14th place in Q2, lapping half a second slower than teammate Fernando Alonso.

Why it matters for Lance Stroll

Stroll's injury has raised questions about his status for the Canadian Grand Prix next weekend, with the driver's recovery process expected to be secretive. Aston Martin's reserve driver Felipe Drugovich is the most obvious candidate to replace Stroll if he is sidelined.

What comes next?

Drugovich is yet to make his F1 debut and will drive in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Krack laughed off rumors that Stroll had smashed something on a table upon returning to the garage, potentially exacerbating the injury. The incident occurred on June 4, 2025, during the Spanish Grand Prix. Stroll's teammate Fernando Alonso outqualified him by half a second in Q2. The Canadian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on June 11, 2025. Aston Martin's statement announcing Stroll's withdrawal was released late on Saturday night.