Lance Stroll, a member of the Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24, has been praised by Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa for his exceptional talent in Formula 1. De la Rosa believes it is just a matter of time before Stroll’s potential is fully realized.
Since joining the team in 2019, Stroll has struggled to outperform his teammates, including Sergio Perez, Sebastian Vettel, and Fernando Alonso. In the last season, while Aston Martin achieved great success, Stroll failed to keep up with Alonso and finished significantly 132 points behind him in the standings. However, this season, despite the team’s drop in competitiveness, Stroll managed to score 11 points compared to Alonso’s 33.
De la Rosa remains confident in Stroll’s abilities, describing him as incredibly talented. He believes that behind the scenes, Stroll displays the qualities of an exceptional driver. According to de la Rosa, Stroll often outperforms Alonso in certain corners. The ambassador also emphasizes the positive working relationship between Stroll and Alonso, stating that they learn a lot from each other.
Recently, Aston Martin introduced updates to their car at Imola, but these changes did not bring the expected improvements. In fact, team principal Mike Krack stated that the updates made the car more difficult to drive. De la Rosa acknowledges the challenges posed by the AMR24 and warns against underestimating the difficulty of driving this car.
However, de la Rosa believes that a standout result, such as a podium finish, could have a transformative effect on Stroll’s confidence and performance. He cites Fernando Alonso’s first podium in Bahrain as an example of how this achievement can elevate a driver’s performance. De la Rosa argues that even someone as experienced as Alonso needed that extra boost of confidence.
De la Rosa also highlights Stroll’s work ethic, which he feels is often overlooked. He emphasizes the Canadian driver’s dedication to improving himself and working closely with the team. De la Rosa witnessed first-hand how hard Stroll works in the simulator and how diligently he analyzes data to enhance his performance. Additionally, he praises the strong partnership and trust between Stroll and Alonso.
In conclusion, de la Rosa firmly believes that it is only a matter of time before Stroll achieves the results he deserves. He sees Stroll’s talent, work ethic, and partnership with Alonso as indicators of his potential for greatness in Formula 1.
