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Stroll says he couldn’t doubt himself amid F1 mid-season struggles
Lance Stroll had a mixed season in Formula 1, with his best result being a fourth-place finish in the Australian Grand Prix. He struggled to adapt to the AMR23 car for most of the year but had a strong end with fifth-place finishes in Brazil and Las Vegas. Stroll attributed these late-season successes to feeling more comfortable with the car, as changes were made to suit his preferences. He acknowledged that when the car doesn’t behave as desired, it becomes challenging to compete at a high level. Stroll’s season was also marked by technical issues and missed opportunities due to bad luck. However, he remains focused on staying present and taking each race as it comes, knowing that things can quickly turn around in Formula 1.