Overview

• Stroll pulled out after qualifying in Barcelona, citing lingering pain from a hand and wrist injury sustained in a 2023 cycling crash.
• The driver initially skipped the mandatory post-qualifying weigh-in, remaining in the garage five minutes beyond the required check before complying.
• Reports say Stroll lost his temper in the garage and damaged equipment, but the team insists his withdrawal was strictly medical.
• Mike Krack has confirmed that Stroll remains Aston Martin’s first choice for Montreal, with further examinations scheduled in the coming days.
• Brazilian Felipe Drugovich is being mentioned as a potential stand-in if Stroll cannot compete in Canada, though no replacement has been confirmed.