Lance Stroll Backs Aston Martin Long-Term Project After 2026 Struggles

Despite a disastrous start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll is expressing unwavering confidence in the team's long-term project as he prepares for his home Grand Prix in Montreal. The British squad, which entered the year with high expectations, currently sits last in the constructors' championship after being plagued by severe reliability and performance issues from the outset.

The team's troubles began in preseason testing, where it completed the fewest laps on the grid in Bahrain. When the championship began in Australia, the AMR26 car was immediately hampered by significant vibrations from its new Honda power unit and a general lack of pace compared to rivals. The vibrations were reportedly so severe they risked causing permanent nerve damage to the drivers. A sign of progress came at the Miami Grand Prix, where both Stroll and teammate Fernando Alonso finished a full race for the first time this season.

In the face of these struggles, Stroll is choosing optimism. In an interview on the team's website, he pointed to the team's substantial new resources as reasons for belief. He highlighted the state-of-the-art AMR Technology Campus in...