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Aston Martin has confirmed Lance Stroll will NOT race in the Spanish Grand Prix.
The Aston Martin F1 team announced that Lance Stroll will not compete in the Spanish Grand Prix due to medical reasons related to pain in his hand and wrist.
Stroll had complications from a previous procedure undertaken before the 2023 season, possibly stemming from injuries sustained in a cycling accident in February two years ago.
Despite missing pre-season testing, Stroll had been actively competing since the season opener in Bahrain, but ongoing wrist issues have now necessitated another medical intervention.
No replacement driver will race in Barcelona as drivers must participate in Qualifying to be eligible for the Grand Prix.
Stroll, responsible for all of Aston Martin’s 14 championship points this year, was supposed to start the race from the 14th position.
