Lance Stroll Suffers Canadian GP Humiliation: The Unapproved Aston Martin Changes That Ruined His Home Race
Lance Stroll faced a disappointing outcome at the Canadian Grand Prix due to unapproved changes made to his Aston Martin car. The driver received a grid penalty, forcing him to start from the pit lane after violating technical regulations. This incident highlights ongoing reliability issues for Aston Martin and their partnership with Honda in the 2026 season.
- ▪Lance Stroll received a grid penalty for starting from the pit lane at the Canadian Grand Prix.
- ▪Aston Martin's technical failure was revealed in the FIA Technical Delegate’s Report, showing Stroll's car had exceeded the allowed electrical components for the season.
- ▪The team executed an unapproved swap of core power unit elements, leading to a procedural breach of FIA regulations.
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