WATCH: “Time to go to tennis”- Lance Stroll violently crashes into the wall at high speed during Singapore GP Qualifying, fans react
Lance Stroll crashed out during the final stages of Q1 at the Singapore GP.
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Lance Stroll crashes out during Singapore GP Qualifying (SS: Sky Sports F1/X)
The Singapore GP is one of the most exciting rounds on the 2023 F1 calendar. The Marina Bay Circuit is a challenge for drivers as they try to wrestle their cars through the tight and twisty corners. However, Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll failed to keep it clean during Qualifying, as the Canadian driver binned his car into the wall at the end of Q1.
Stroll struggled during the start of the first Qualifying session in the AMR23. The Canadian driver was at the bottom of the timesheets during the final stages of Q1. Lance Stroll tried to get the most out of the car to get into Q2. Unfortunately, the 24-year-old lost control of the car and had a huge impact on the barriers at the final corner.
The Aston Martin driver suffered a heavy collision, with a wheel coming off his car straightaway. Thankfully, Lance Stroll came out unharmed from this massive crash. This led to an early end to the first session of Qualifying after a red flag was called out. Q2 would start at a delayed time as well after the marshalls had cleared the track.
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Fans slam Lance Stroll for crashing out during Singapore GP Qualifying
Fans on Twitter were quick to share their views on Stroll’s crash. One user believed that Lance Stroll should finally quit Formula 1 and pursue a professional career in the world of tennis. The user wrote, “Time to go to tennis.” While another fan reckoned that Aston Martin could simply not justify keeping the Canadian driver for next season. The fan replied, “Sorry but AM aren’t serious if he still has a seat for next year.”
One fan highlighted that this was another instance of Fernando Alonso‘s teammate crashing out in Singapore in reference to the infamous Crashgate scandal. The fan also mentioned that this would not help Felipe Massa‘s legal battle involving the 2008 incident. The fan said, “Yes this is another Alonso teammate crashing in Singapore. No Felipe this doesn’t help your lawsuit.”
Moreover, one user mentioned that Lance Stroll does not need to worry as his father, Lawrence Stroll, would pay for his repair bills. The user commented, “Daddy will buy a new one, no worries !!!
Lance Stroll’s crash comes as a major blow to Aston Martin as the Silverstone-based team tries to fight for P2 in the championship. The Canadian driver has failed to match his teammate Fernando Alonso throughout the course of the season so far. Now, Stroll will need to deliver a strong recovery drive on Sunday to do some damage limitation for his team.
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