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Lance Stroll explains cause of violent crash at F1 Dutch GP: “I was a passenger”
Lance Stroll attributed his significant crash in the second practice for the F1 Dutch Grand Prix to a minor lock-up at Turn 3 in Zandvoort during FP2, ending Aston Martin’s promising day. Despite the crash, Stroll emerged unharmed from the incident. The banking at Turn 3 is a distinctive feature, and it was where Daniel Ricciardo suffered wrist injuries while driving for AlphaTauri two years ago. Stroll discussed the crash in an interview with F1TV, mentioning it was caused by a lock-up, making him a passenger in the car. Stroll, who had previously missed the Spanish Grand Prix due to hand pain from a cycling accident, chose to keep both hands on the steering wheel during the Zandvoort crash, feeling the impact directly. Despite the setback, Aston Martin showed strong performance as teammate Fernando Alonso finished second fastest in FP2, positioning the team well for a solid qualifying session. Stroll expressed confidence in Aston Martin’s pace and potential to challenge the front rows of the grid, particularly behind the McLaren drivers.
