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Lance Stroll will return for the Canadian Grand Prix after surgery on his hand and wrist, and has tested at Paul Ricard ahead of his home F1 race
Lance Stroll underwent surgery on his hand and wrist and missed pre-season testing in 2023 after a cycling accident. He returned to qualify for the 2025 Spanish GP but had to miss the race due to lingering issues. The surgery was confirmed successful after the Barcelona race, with uncertainty on his participation in the Canadian GP. However, Stroll was cleared to compete in Montreal, as confirmed by Aston Martin. Stroll expressed his eagerness to race in front of the Montreal crowd and had been preparing by testing at Paul Ricard. Despite the confusion surrounding his withdrawal from the Spanish GP and FIA warnings, Stroll remains a valuable asset for Aston Martin with 14 of their 16 points this season, currently 12th in the drivers’ championship.
