Overview
- Schumacher told Sky Germany that Stroll "shouldn't really be in Formula 1 anymore," escalating criticism on December 11–12.
- Stroll scored 33 points to Alonso’s 56 in 2025 as Aston Martin finished seventh, with reports noting Alonso outqualified him in all 24 sessions.
- Schumacher also targeted team owner Lawrence Stroll, arguing he should not ignore the performance issue.
- He highlighted 2025 Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli as a more deserving option for a top seat.
- Stroll remains under contract through the end of 2026, as Aston Martin prepares for an Adrian Newey-led 2026 reset with Honda power.