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The FIA has confirmed Lance Stroll will be allowed to start the Australian Grand Prix
The FIA has confirmed that Lance Stroll will be allowed to start the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix despite not meeting the 107% rule after sitting out qualifying due to Aston Martin’s reliability issues. Stroll was granted permission to start from the back of the grid. Aston argued that Fernando Alonso’s pace in qualifying showed the car’s competitiveness. Stroll expressed concerns about starting the race due to ongoing problems with the AMR26. The team needs to be flexible with their race strategy due to limited spare engine parts. Alonso’s improved performance in qualifying aimed to boost morale within the Aston Martin team.
