Stroll's Paddock Disappearance Sparks Speculation: Tennis Over F1?
Aug.25 - Eyebrows were raised in the Zandvoort paddock on Thursday when Lance Stroll bowed out of his media duties.
A Le Journal de Montreal correspondent spotted the Canadian with a bandage beneath his ear, as Aston Martin explained that Stroll skipped speaking to the press because he is "recovering from an infection".
"He is fit and well and will compete at this weekend's Dutch F1 GP," the team added.
But writing for Auto Bild, correspondent Bianca Garloff said Aston Martin's statement was "badly timed" because it coincided with Stroll, 24, "dashing full of energy into the paddock on a scooter for the technical briefing".
Some wondered if Stroll was merely being offered a favour by the team owned by his billionaire father Lawrence amid sensational rumours he may be considering a switch to tennis.
Technical boss Dan Fallows defended Lance.
"Taking into consideration the injuries Lance suffered during his preseason cycling accident and his recovery, he has performed very well alongside a great teammate," he said.
Stroll has been completely overshadowed by team newcomer and 42-year-old two-time champion Fernando Alonso in 2023 so far.
"I think if Stroll continues like this, at some point his father will not be able to avoid having to worry about the second cockpit," former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher told formel1.de.
Elsewhere in the Zandvoort paddock, Alonso was asked about his recent claim that Formula 1 is not the most "pure" form of motorsport.
"I think here is a little bit different than elsewhere," he said. "A little bit more politics involved, obviously the importance of the package and the car and the input from a driver is a little bit limited, things like that."
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Tennis racquets will be cheaper for Daddy to buy than a fancy F1 car! Lance wouldn't be missed on the grid. He's just an also-ran.
Stroll has reached his level of mediocrity. He is an okay driver but lacks energy. If Lawrence was not behind Aston Martin, Lance would have been looking for a new interest a long time ago. He lacks competitiveness and willing to go the extra mile. An over indulged young man.
Un certain commentateur TV ferait bien de se souvenir de sa propre prestation en formule 1!!.Sa tète de turc est à l'évidence Lance StollAprès s'etre fracturé le bras durant l'hivers et avoir été privé d'entrainement.ilfaut quand même un certain don pour marquer des points à la régulière.Bien sur le bobo français trouvera toujours à redire sur la situation financière du père.
Balivernes!