It wasn't a memorable start to the season for Lance Stroll. The Aston Martin driver, after not participating in the three-day test in Bahrain, he seriously risks prolonging his absence also in view of the first race of the year.
Lance Stroll's Unfortunate No Start
The first race week of the season will officially begin on Monday. We are racing in Bahrain, the same stage as the tests, and at Aston Martin, thoughts are all about Lance Stroll. First things first: last Monday, Aston Martin announced that Stroll he would not have taken part in the tests scheduled in Bahrainfollowing a bicycle accident. During the week, and especially during the first days of testing, Aston preferred not to go into too much detail on the problem that hit Stroll, initially guaranteeing his presence for the race in Bahrain.
Stroll Injury: Here's What Happened
However, the situation seems to have changed over the past few days. In fact, based on what Roberto says Chinchero, Stroll suffered a broken wrist while in training in Malaga. An unfortunate incident that forced him to undergo surgery performed by Dr. Xavier Mir. We speak of the same doctor who worked in the field of MotoGPMarc Marquez. The operation would seem to have gone in the right direction, but this information does not guarantee that Stroll will be back on track. In fact, to understand is when the operation was carried out, in order to be able to reflect on the presumed recovery times.
Aston has a replacement ready
In the event that Aston Martin does not confirm the presence of Stroll, the replacement is ready. We speak clearly of Felipe Drugovich who already has took the place of Stroll during the three days of testing. The Brazilian after running yesterday morning will also drive tomorrow e the more hours pass, the more concrete the chances of seeing him on the track again next week. The team has put Felipe in a position to be able to drive, to gain confidence with the car and, considering Vandoorne's commitments in Formula E, it is certain that it will be his turn to get on Lawrence's son's AMR23.
Waiting for the announcement
The only thing to wait for now is Aston Martin, to understand what kind of press release will presumably arrive in the next few days. Will there be Stroll's return or first time in Formula 1 for Drugovich? Only time will tell.
