The uncertain future of Lance Stroll in Aston Martin after the Canada GP
The Canada Grand Prix of 2025 left a bitter taste in the garage of Aston Martin. The race, held in the house circuit for Lance Stroll, was not only disappointing for the results, but unleashed a storm of speculation about the future of the Canadian pilot in the team. An unexpected statement of the team and a precise comment by Fernando Alonso have turned on the alarms about what could come for Stroll, at a crucial moment for the ambitious Aston Martin project for 2026.
The weekend in Montreal was a disaster for Stroll. Despite arriving with optimism after overcoming a wrist operation that left him out of the Spain Grand Prix, his performance was disastrous. It ended up ultimately among the pilots who completed the race, a result that did not go unnoticed by fans or for team managers. The pressure on Stroll, which has been questioned for his performance for years in front of his partner Alonso, reached a new peak. The situation was even more complicated when Aston Martin issued a statement that left everyone with his mouth open: “We are evaluating all the options to maximize the potential of the team in 2026.” Although they did not mention Stroll directly, the words resonated as a veiled message about their continuity.
The context could not be more delicate. Aston Martin is in full transformation, with the arrival of Adrian Newey as a technical head and the alliance with Honda for the 2026 engines. The team dreams of being the protagonist in the new era of Formula 1, and each decision counts. Stroll, son of the owner Lawrence Stroll, has always had a insured place in the team, but rumors about his departure have gained strength. His history, with only three podiums in nine seasons and a pole memorable position in Türkiye 2020, does not seem sufficient to justify his seat in the expectations of a multi -million dollar project.
Fernando Alonso, always direct, added more intrigue with a verdict of nine words that became the Paddock Company: “The team needs pilots that add, not to subtract.” Not to mention Stroll explicitly, the message was clear. Alonso, who has led Aston Martin with 132 points in 2024 against Stroll, did not hide his frustration. In Canada, while Alonso managed to sneak into the points, Stroll sank into the table, evidencing a gap that is already unsustainable for many in the team. The relationship between both pilots, although professional, seems to be at a turning point.
The controversy is not new. Weeks ago, at the Spain Grand Prix, Stroll starred in a scandal after being eliminated in Q2. BBC reports indicated that the Canadian lost the stirrups, insulting team members and damaging equipment in the garage. Although Aston Martin attributed his absence in the race to a relapse of a 2023 wrist injury, the extra versions
