P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aston Martin will field just one car in Sunday’s F1 Spanish Grand Prix.
Aston Martin will only have one car at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix because Lance Stroll withdrew due to hand pain following qualifying in Barcelona. Stroll, who qualified 14th, needs surgery for complications from a cycling accident in 2023. The 26-year-old Canadian broke his wrists and toe but had returned for the 2023 season opener after missing pre-season testing. Felipe Drugovich cannot replace Stroll as F1 rules require drivers to participate in practice before qualifying to race. Fernando Alonso will be Aston Martin’s sole driver for the Spanish Grand Prix, and it’s uncertain if Stroll will recover in time for the Canadian Grand Prix. If needed, Aston Martin has reserve drivers Vandoorne, Crawford, and could consider Mercedes reserve Bottas.
