Lance Stroll has been a fixture in Formula 1 since 2017 and continues as part of the Aston Martin project led by his father Lawrence Stroll’s ownership group. The Canadian has delivered podium finishes and a front-row start, though consistency has been the area where critics point to room for improvement.
For 2026, Stroll partners Fernando Alonso in an Aston Martin team that has invested heavily in a new factory and technical infrastructure. The new regulations offer Stroll an opportunity to reset alongside his more decorated teammate. His wet-weather ability, demonstrated by a remarkable maiden podium at Baku and strong rain performances, remains a genuine strength that could be decisive in unpredictable conditions.
Stroll is at his best when conditions deviate from the norm. First-lap aggression, rain-affected sessions, and unconventional strategy windows play to his strengths.
Canadian fans have their showpiece at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal for Round 5 in late May, with a 15:00 EDT start and a sprint race on Saturday. The Eastern Time zone provides manageable viewing for most European races, with afternoon starts translating to morning sessions. Asian races require very early starts from Canada.