Lance Stroll maintains an ongoing contract with Aston Martin due to his team ownership by his father. Stroll, along with his teammates Fernando Alonso and Pedro de la Rosa, has faced criticism in recent years. Many have pointed out his lack of results compared to his teammates. However, Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has defended Stroll, stating that he is actually faster than his world champion teammate in certain corners.
Stroll debuted in 2017 with a different team. He was initially seen as a potential world champion after securing his first podium in Azerbaijan. However, since joining his father’s team, Stroll has not lived up to expectations of being the team leader at Aston Martin.
In a surprising turn of events, Stroll outperformed his teammate in two consecutive weeks, challenging the negative perception surrounding him. Pedro de la Rosa, who observed Stroll’s impressive qualifying laps, believes that the Canadian driver has incredible potential to be explored. He even compared Stroll to Fernando Alonso, stating that Stroll is faster than Alonso in certain corners. De la Rosa believes it is only a matter of time until Stroll puts in a perfect lap and impresses everyone in the paddock.
As an experienced F1 driver, De la Rosa understands the importance of motivation and its impact on performance. He explains that a boost in motivation, such as achieving a podium, can greatly benefit a driver. If Stroll manages to secure a podium during the current season, this could unlock hidden potential within him.
Despite De la Rosa’s belief in Stroll’s abilities, Aston Martin is currently behind the leading teams. Therefore, it is unlikely that Stroll will achieve a podium in the upcoming races. However, he remains determined to prove his critics wrong, especially after his clash with another driver in Shanghai.
