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“I didn’t see the incident, so it’s hard to comment. But where’s the pressure? Why should he care? It’s not like his seat is in jeopardy.”
Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 F1 world champion, is puzzled by Lance Stroll’s reported outburst post qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Stroll allegedly swore at Aston Martin colleagues and threw his helmet in frustration. Despite the claims, an Aston Martin mechanic denied the accusations made by the BBC on Instagram, stating that Stroll did not swear at team members. Stroll had to withdraw from the Barcelona Grand Prix due to his worsening wrist injury from a cycling accident before the 2023 F1 season, and his return for the Canadian GP has been confirmed by Aston Martin. Villeneuve questioned Stroll’s frustration, emphasizing that with his father owning the team, there shouldn’t be pressure on him to keep his seat. He also hinted that fan criticism might have contributed to Stroll’s outburst, as Stroll’s secure position on the grid and criticism of his personality have led to frustrations.
