Aston Martin has confirmed that Lance Stroll will take part on this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Canadian was unable to participate in pre-season testing after incurring an damage while biking, and consequently was changed by Felipe Drugovich.
Aston Martin subsequently confirmed that if Stroll was unable to race he would get replaced by the Brazilian.
“It was irritating to not be out in Bahrain for the take a look at and I used to be disenchanted to overlook the three days of operating,” stated Stroll in a short assertion this morning. “Nonetheless, given the damage to my wrist, the crew and I felt it was finest to give attention to restoration in order that I’d be prepared for this weekend and the lengthy season forward.
“It was an unlucky accident,” he added, “I fell from my bike when my tyre caught a gap within the floor, however fortunately the injury was not important and a profitable minor surgical procedure on my proper wrist fastened the issue in a short time. Since then, I have been working onerous with my crew to make sure that I’m totally match to compete this weekend.
“I want to thank the F1 group for his or her help and privateness, in addition to the crew who’ve helped my restoration. Now I am able to get my head down and focus on racing this weekend, one thing I am actually wanting ahead to.”
Each Drugovich and Stoffel Vandoorne will stay on-site because the crew’s reserve drivers this weekend.
