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Lance Stroll has been the better Aston Martin driver since Fernando Alonso’s renewal and deserves his spot in Formula 1, 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve claims. Stroll has been unable to beat a team-mate since he moved over to the Silverstone-based squad in 2019, including a substantial 132-point defeat to Alonso last term. The Canadian’s troubles, […]
Lance Stroll has struggled to outperform his team-mate since joining the Silverstone-based squad in 2019, experiencing a significant 132-point deficit to Alonso last season. This led to Aston Martin losing fourth place to a resurgent McLaren due to Stroll’s lack of podium finishes compared to Alonso’s eight. Despite other potential candidates, Stroll’s position in the team remains secure due to his father, Lawrence, being part of the consortium that owns the team. Former F1 champion, Villeneuve, believes that Stroll Sr has the right to keep his son in the team after saving it from bankruptcy in 2018.
Villeneuve argues that Stroll deserves to be in F1 as his father bought the team and prevented it from going bankrupt. Stroll’s performance has been on par with Alonso’s lately, with Stroll outperforming Alonso in three of the last four races. Despite signing an extension until 2026, Villeneuve warns Stroll that he must continue to prove he deserves his place on the team. Stroll needs to showcase his speed and racing ability, considering the privileges he has due to his father’s involvement with the team.
