F1 star to miss spanish gp and undergo surgery after injury as grid altered

ASTON MARTIN HAVE CONFIRMED THAT LANCE STROLL WILL NOT COMPETE IN SUNDAY'S SPANISH GRAND PRIX AS THE CANADIAN IS SET TO UNDERGO SURGERY AFTER EXPERIENCING PAIN IN HIS HAND AND WRIST.

22:43, 31 May 2025Updated 22:45, 31 May 2025 Aston Martin have confirmed that Lance Stroll will miss the Spanish Grand Prix as he prepares to undergo surgery. Stroll felt discomfort in his

hand and wrist, with the team revealing that the Canadian's pain is likely linked to a previous operation he had in 2023 after a cycling accident, with the 28-year-old racer facing

fresh issues recently. In an official statement released on Saturday evening, Aston Martin said: "Over the course of the past six weeks Lance has been experiencing pain in his hand and

wrist, which his medical consultant believes is in relation to the procedure he underwent in 2023. "As a result his medical team have confirmed that he will not race tomorrow and he

will undergo a procedure to rectify these issues before focusing on his recovery." Unfortunately for the team, no replacement driver can take Stroll's place in the upcoming Spanish

GP as the rules stipulate only those who took part in qualifying can participate in the race. Article continues below Stroll was due to begin Sunday's race from the 14th spot on the

grid. Fernando Alonso, now the lone driver for Aston Martin in Barcelona, secured 10th position in qualifying for his home event. After Stroll's withdrawal, the other drivers lining up

behind him will still start in their slated positions rather than moving up one place. The Canadian was under investigation in Barcelona for not following post-qualifying procedure as he

stayed in his garage for five minutes before getting weighed. It's unknown if the incident is linked to his hand injury. Article continues below DON'T MISS A THING WITH SPORT

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football stories. You can also sign up for our Daily Star Football email for all the latest transfer news and breaking stories, right here Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri clinched pole position

for the Spanish Grand Prix, narrowly beating his McLaren colleague Lando Norris as the two Papaya drivers line up alongside each other on the front row. Felipe Drugovich, the team's

reserve driver, could be called into action depending on the recovery time required after Stroll's surgery. The 25-year-old Brazilian was the 2022 F2 champion but has not raced in F1.