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Aston Martin have been told they must drop Lance Stroll if they want to become an F1 championship-contending team by Ralf Schumacher.
Aston Martin has been advised by Ralf Schumacher that they need to remove Lance Stroll if they aim to compete for the F1 championship.
With Adrian Newey focused solely on developing the 2026 car, there are high expectations for Aston Martin to challenge for the championship in the upcoming season.
The current driver lineup includes Fernando Alonso and Stroll, who has struggled in qualifying against his teammate in 2025.
Schumacher emphasized the necessity for change in the driver pairing if Aston Martin is to achieve championship success, pointing out Stroll’s poor performance in qualifying.
Despite Stroll’s recent improvement and equal championship points with Alonso, Schumacher has been critical of Stroll’s attitude and remarks towards the team, urging him to apologize and show more respect.
