Lance Stroll was absent from the Spanish Grand Prix due to worsening pain in his right hand and wrist, stemming from a previous surgery he had in 2023 following a cycling accident. Aston Martin made the decision for him not to race and undergo a medical procedure to address the issue.
Stroll had faced chronic pain in his hand and wrist over the past six weeks, a result of the injuries sustained prior to the 2023 season. Despite this, he managed to compete in the Bahrain Grand Prix and even scored a sixth-place finish while battling through the pain.
Although Stroll’s condition fluctuated during recent race weekends, it worsened after the Spanish GP qualifying session, leading to the decision to opt for medical intervention. The team did not replace him with a reserve driver due to FIA regulations prohibiting driver changes after qualifying.
Stroll’s determination to push through the discomfort during qualifying mirrored his resilience from the previous season, where he drove with injuries and achieved notable results. Ultimately, he chose to prioritize his health by seeking medical assistance following the qualifying session in Barcelona.
