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Lance Stroll returned to GT racing at the GT World Challenge Europe season opener at Circuit Paul Ricard, teaming up with Roberto Merhi and Mari Boya in the #18 Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3.
Stroll’s first GT appearance since 2018 was challenging, with the trio qualifying 15th and finishing 48th after facing multiple penalties during the six-hour endurance race.
The race saw the #18 crew accumulating over eight minutes of penalties, including a stop-and-go sanction, blue flag infringements, and track limit violations.
Despite the setbacks, Stroll showed competitive lap times compared to experienced GT drivers, highlighting the learning curve of adapting back to multi-class racing procedures.
While the race was tough for the #18 car, Comtoyou Racing’s sister #7 car clinched a thrilling late victory, demonstrating success within the team.
Overall, Stroll’s return to GT racing was a valuable experience, showcasing his potential in endurance competition despite the challenging circumstances.
