Overview

• Stroll has endured right hand and wrist pain for six weeks stemming from a 2023 cycling accident and withdrew from the Spanish Grand Prix after qualifying.
• Mike Krack, Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer, confirmed Plan A remains for Stroll to race in Canada with Plan B in place if he is unfit.
• Felipe Drugovich and Stoffel Vandoorne both face clashes at Le Mans during the Canadian weekend but are contracted as Aston Martin reserves.
• Drugovich has indicated he would skip his Le Mans entry to stand in for Stroll if required.
• Further tests over the coming days will inform Aston Martin’s final decision on its driver lineup for the Montréal race.