Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll will miss Sunday`s Spanish Grand Prix because of hand and wrist pain requiring surgery.
Stroll, who qualified 14th for the race, had his wrist treated in 2023 following a cycling accident. Aston Martin states that his current pain is related to that prior procedure.
The Canadian driver fell off his bike before the 2023 season, missing pre-season testing, but was back for the opening race that year.
Stroll will not be replaced, meaning only 19 drivers will start the Spanish Grand Prix when the lights go out on Sunday at 2pm.
Aston Martin stated: `Over the course of the past six weeks, Lance has been experiencing pain in his hand and wrist, which his medical consultant believes is in relation to the procedure he underwent in 2023.`
`As a result, his medical team has confirmed he will not race tomorrow and will undergo a procedure to rectify these issues before focusing on his recovery.`
Stroll on his 2023 Cycling Accident
`It was an unfortunate accident – I fell from my bike when my tyre caught a hole in the ground – but thankfully the damage was not significant and a successful minor surgery on my right wrist fixed the problem very quickly.`
Qualifying Investigation
In a seemingly unrelated matter, Stroll was under investigation in Spain for not following post-qualifying procedure, as he remained in his garage for five minutes before being weighed.
Drivers are required to proceed immediately to the scales after qualifying ends. Stroll also did not proceed through the pit lane.
The FIA did not announce a verdict regarding the incident.
Spanish GP Schedule
Sunday June 1
7.25am: F3 Feature Race
8.55am: F2 Feature Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Spanish GP build-up
2pm: The SPANISH GRAND PRIX
4pm: Chequered Flag: Spanish GP reaction
The European triple-header concludes with the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Sunday`s race is at 2pm.
