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Lance Stroll Undergoes Wrist Surgery with Canada GP Participation Uncertain

Aston Martin plans to assess substitute drivers for Montreal after confirming Stroll’s surgery

Overview

  • Aston Martin confirmed on June 4 that Stroll had surgery on his wrist after withdrawing from the Spanish Grand Prix due to persistent pain
  • The injury stems from a 2023 bicycle accident in which Stroll fractured both wrists and has continued to trouble him throughout the season
  • Stroll’s availability for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, which begins free practice on June 13, remains unresolved
  • Reserve driver Felipe Drugovich has indicated he would step in if needed, while Aston Martin also holds contracts with Stoffel Vandoorne and could tap Valtteri Bottas
  • Team principal Mike Krack rejected rumors that Stroll injured himself out of frustration, calling such talk "typical paddock talk"