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Lance Stroll Battles Titans Every Weekend: Is F1’s ‘Poor Guy’ Underrated?

James Taylor by James Taylor
August 10, 2025
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Lance Stroll Battles Titans Every Weekend: Is F1’s ‘Poor Guy’ Underrated?

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 16, 2025 Aston Martin's Lance Stroll arrives ahead of practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Lance Stroll: The Underdog Battling Titans Every Race Weekend

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, Lance Stroll finds himself caught in a whirlwind of scrutiny and pressure that would make even the toughest athletes quiver. According to veteran Ferrari manager Gino Rosato, the Canadian driver is like a boxer pitted against Mike Tyson every weekend, facing formidable opponents that would challenge the mettle of any seasoned racer.

Stroll’s position at Aston Martin is anything but a leisurely stroll in the park. Now in his third season alongside the legendary two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso, Stroll is allegedly holding his own, tied on points with his illustrious teammate. Yet the criticisms keep coming—largely due to the perception that he has been handed his seat on a silver platter, courtesy of his billionaire father, Lawrence Stroll, the team owner.

Rosato, who has been entrenched in the F1 world since the 1990s, passionately defended Stroll on the Pitstop podcast, dismissing the notion that the Canadian’s journey to the pinnacle of motorsport has been easier than that of his peers. “This is another one that is a bit of a p**s off,” Rosato remarked, taking aim at the relentless narrative that Stroll’s success is merely a product of wealth. “Name me one Formula 1 driver who hasn’t used money to get there,” he challenged, highlighting a universal truth in the sport where financial backing often plays a pivotal role.

Stroll’s father, Lawrence, orchestrated the acquisition of the struggling Force India team in 2018, transforming it into Racing Point and later rebranding it as Aston Martin in 2021. Since then, Lance has been a consistent presence on the team, battling against some of the sport’s most revered names, including Sebastian Vettel and Sergio Perez, before now going toe-to-toe with Alonso. Despite a few inconsistent performances, Stroll has shown resilience, scoring three podiums throughout his career and making a commendable return from wrist injuries this season.

Rosato continued to debunk myths surrounding Stroll’s career, emphasizing that every driver in F1 has faced their own set of challenges. “Really? You put your son face-to-face with Felipe Massa, Vettel, and Alonso, and you wanna help this guy?” he queried, illustrating the uphill battle that Stroll faces each race weekend. “Imagine this poor guy every weekend, going to a racetrack with all this b**t that’s being said.”

Stroll’s journey is not just about the money; it’s about grit, determination, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in a cutthroat environment. Legendary car designer Adrian Newey, who recently joined Aston Martin, also weighed in, stating that Stroll deserves far more respect than he currently receives. “Lance, I think, has an unfairly bad rap. When you compare him against teammates he’s been up against – Checo [Sergio Perez], Nico Hulkenberg, Sebastian [Vettel], and now Fernando – then he’s been right there,” Newey asserted, emphasizing the caliber of competition Stroll consistently faces.

In a sport where every move is dissected and every performance scrutinized, Lance Stroll stands as a testament to the resilience required to thrive in Formula 1. As he continues to challenge the giants of the racetrack, it’s evident that this “poor guy” is far from receiving an easy ride—he’s fighting tooth and nail, week in and week out, proving that he’s a force to be reckoned with in the relentless arena of motorsport.

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