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Why only 18 drivers will line up on the grid at Spanish Grand Prix
Fans tuning in for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix may be surprised to see only 18 cars on the starting grid. Piastri and Norris occupy the front row, with Verstappen close behind in third. Unfortunately, Tsunoda starts from the pit-lane, while Lance Stroll is absent due to hand and wrist pain. Aston Martin couldn’t replace Stroll per regulations, leaving only 19 drivers to race. Stroll’s recovery for the Canadian GP is uncertain, and Alonso remains Aston Martin’s hope in Spain. Verstappen’s Red Bull team, facing setbacks with Tsunoda’s pit-lane start, made critical changes under parc ferme rules.
