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Lance Stroll’s first comments after troubled GT3 race debut at Paul Ricard
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll recently reflected on his troubled GT3 debut at Paul Ricard, which occurred during the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe following the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix due to the Iran War. Stroll’s No.18 Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin squad encountered technical problems that led to their retirement from 48th place, accompanied by over eight minutes’ worth of penalties. Despite the challenges faced during his stint in nighttime racing conditions, Stroll managed to showcase solid performance, even achieving the eighth fastest time overall. Although disappointed with the outcome, Stroll expressed optimism and satisfaction with his first sports car racing experience since the 2018 Daytona 24 Hours, emphasizing his enjoyment of driving the Aston Martin Vantage GT3. Looking ahead, Stroll expressed interest in participating in more GT races in the future, echoing his enthusiasm for further engagements in competitive championship races outside of Formula 1.
