Lance Stroll will miss this week’s pre-season check in Bahrain after Aston Martin introduced he was concerned in a biking accident whereas coaching.
The staff confirmed that Stroll suffered a “minor accident” whereas coaching on his bicycle forward of this week’s check, which begins on Thursday.
Lacking testing threatens to severely compromise Stroll’s preparation for the 2023 season, because the three-day check in Bahrain is the one alternative groups and drivers need to run their new vehicles forward of the beginning of the championship. Apply for the opening race of the season will start on the identical circuit six days after testing concludes.
“I’ve had an unlucky accident while coaching on my bike in preparation for the season,” Stroll confirmed. “I’m decided to get again within the automobile and I’m excited in regards to the season forward with the staff. I’m motivated to bounce again from this setback as shortly as attainable.”
Aston Martin haven’t confirmed if Stroll shall be changed for the three-day check, or if Fernando Alonso will take part over all three days. The staff is predicted to difficulty an replace on their plans on Tuesday.
Aston Martin retain reserve drivers Stoffel Vandoorne and junior driver Felipe Drugovich, final 12 months’s System 2 champion, to name upon if wanted to step for Stroll for the opening race. Vandoorne is the one one of many pair with prior F1 race expertise however is because of compete within the System E spherical in South Africa this weekend.
In a press release, Aston Martin mentioned that Stroll’s health shall be repeatedly assessed, however the staff anticipated him to restoration quickly from his accidents.
“Lance is anticipating a fast restoration and return to driving duties,” the staff mentioned. “His health to return to the cockpit shall be assessed each day and the staff will difficulty an replace forward of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
“The staff needs Lance a speedy restoration and appears ahead to his regular vitality and dedication inside the staff.”
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