Quebec driver Lance Stroll suffered an accident while training in Spain and will miss Formula 1 winter testing as a result, his team, Aston Martin, announced in a press release on Monday morning. .
Stroll, who is from Mont-Tremblant, “was involved in a minor accident in which he suffered injuries that will prevent him from taking part in the preparatory tests in Bahrain”, could we read in the document.
Winter testing will take place from February 23-25 at the Sakhir International Circuit in Bahrain.
“I had an unfortunate accident while training on my bike in preparation for the season. I’m determined to get back behind the wheel and I’m looking forward to the start of the season. I want to be back on my feet as soon as possible,” Stroll said.
Aston Martin said the 24-year-old driver expects no after-effects from the incident.
“His return to the wheel will be reassessed on a daily basis and the team will issue an update on his state of health ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix,” it said, referring to the first race of the season which will take place. March 5.
Stroll finished 15th in the Drivers’ Championship last season.
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