Aston Martin confirm Stroll to return to action for Canadian Grand Prix

Aston Martin have confirmed that Lance Stroll will be back behind the wheel at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix weekend, following his withdrawal from the previous race in Spain.

The Silverstone-based squad announced a few hours after Qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya that Stroll would be sitting out Sunday's Grand Prix with the 26-year-old set to undergo a medical procedure after experiencing pain in his hand and wrist.

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The team went on to say that Stroll's medical consultant believed the pain the driver was experiencing was "in relation to the procedure he underwent in 2023". Stroll sustained fractures and a broken toe after a cycling accident during the 2023 pre-season, which led to him undergoing surgery followed by a process of rehabilitation.

However, after his latest procedure, Stroll will be back driving the AMR25 in front of his home crowd in Montreal less than a fortnight on from that weekend in Spain.

“I am excited to get back behind the wheel with the team for my home Grand Prix this weekend," Stroll said. "I was always going to fight hard to be ready to race in front of the Montreal crowd.

"I’m feeling good after my procedure and put some laps in at Paul Ricard this week to prepare. Thanks for all the support, see you guys this weekend!”

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Following the race weekend in Spain, Aston Martin’s Chief Trackside Officer, Mike Krack, had described Stroll being back in action for his home race as the team's "Plan A".

Should a "Plan B" be needed it would involve having the likes of reserve drivers Felipe Drugovich and Stoffel Vandoorne on standby, with both scheduled to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend.