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Lance Stroll looks set to return to the Aston Martin cockpit in time for the Canadian Grand Prix, his home race.
Following wrist surgery, Lance Stroll is expected to be fit to compete in the Canadian Grand Prix, according to RacingNews365.
Stroll withdrew from the Barcelona race after experiencing increasing pain in his right wrist during qualifying and opting for immediate medical attention.
He was investigated by the FIA for a weighing procedure error but received a warning due to the treatment necessity.
Aston Martin noted that Stroll had been dealing with wrist issues stemming from a 2023 cycling accident, leading to his absence from pre-season testing.
Dr. Xavier Mir, a specialist in hand and wrist injuries in motorsport, performed the recent procedure on Stroll, with details undisclosed.
Stroll’s return for the Montreal event suggests reserve driver Felipe Drugovich might be sidelined to focus on Le Mans, coinciding with the GP weekend.
If Stroll is unable to race, Mercedes reserve Valtteri Bottas may step in, despite a grid penalty from the previous season’s finale incident.
