Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll missed testing after struggling a wrist harm while biking in Spain; he underwent minor surgical procedure and can race on the opening weekend; watch the Bahrain Grand Prix stay on Sky Sports activities Foremost Occasion, with apply ranging from 11am on Friday
By Amar Mehta
Final Up to date: 02/03/23 9:20am
Lance Stroll missed pre-season testing in Bahrain
Lance Stroll will race for Aston Martin at this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix, regardless of doubts over his participation after an “unlucky accident”.
Stroll missed pre-season testing in Bahrain after struggling a wrist harm in a biking accident in Spain.
“It was irritating to not be out in Bahrain for the pre-season take a look at, and I used to be disillusioned to overlook the three days of working,” he stated.
“Nonetheless, given the harm to my wrist, the workforce and I felt it was finest to give attention to restoration in order that I might be prepared for this weekend and the lengthy season forward.
“It was an unlucky accident – I fell from my bike when my tyre caught a gap within the floor – however fortunately the injury was not vital and a profitable minor surgical procedure on my proper wrist fastened the issue in a short time. Since then, I have been working laborious with my workforce to make sure that I’m absolutely match to compete this weekend.
“I want to thank the F1 group for his or her assist and privateness, in addition to the workforce who’ve helped my restoration.
“Now I am able to get my head down and focus on racing this weekend – one thing I am actually trying ahead to.”
Each Felipe Drugovich and Stoffel Vandoorne will stay on web site as Aston Martin’s reserve drivers this weekend.
