Lance Stroll, the Aston Martin driver, exited his media briefing after qualifying 19th for the Mexico City Grand Prix. This marks the second time he has walked away from post-session duties since the recent F1 summer break.
Lance Stroll’s Qualifying Struggles
Stroll’s performance at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez mirrored his recent difficulties during F1 weekends. His struggles in qualifying have become a concerning pattern. After a disappointing session, he stated, “Generally, the car goes backwards throughout the weekend,” reflecting on the challenges he faced. Despite showing potential in practice sessions, his performance diminished during qualifying.
Performance Overview
- Qualifying Position: 19th
- Previous Qualifying Position: Similar struggles noted at Zandvoort
- Practice Session Performance:
- FP1: Did not participate, replaced by Jak Crawford
- FP2: 10th fastest
- FP3: 13th fastest
- Qualifying Stats: 14 Q1 eliminations this season
- Season Points: Stroll has 32 points, while teammate Fernando Alonso has 37 points.
- Out-qualified by Alonso: 31 consecutive times
Media Interaction Highlights
During the media briefing, Stroll engaged in a brief exchange with RacingNews365. When questioned about his car’s performance, he suggested that inquiries should be directed to the team. This comment underscored the ongoing communication gaps within the team regarding performance issues.
The Aston Martin team has frequently demonstrated strong early weekend pace, but qualifying has proven problematic. Stroll’s ongoing challenges appear to reflect broader struggles within the team as they strive to improve their performance ahead of future races.
