Rain, safety car, investigations at the start, red flag, but first came Lance Stroll: the Canadian was the protagonist of the first twist in Brazil, which occurred during the formation lap amid the amusement of the crowd in Turn 4. The Aston Martin driver explained the incident during the alignment lap, downplaying his own responsibility.
When the lights signal the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix formation lap, few could have anticipated what was about to happen. In Turn 4, the cameras linger on a spin. Off track is Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin, which has just lost grip and made contact with the outer wall of the turn.
The Brazilian crowd in Turn 4 laughs, observing the minor nature of the incident, seemingly due to a lapse by the Canadian. After spinning, Stroll tries to get back on track quickly, but something goes wrong. #18 chooses to cross the gravel, but it’s not the best choice. The car sinks, and the wheels spin in vain. Race over before it even started.
Car in the gravel amid laughter, but Lance Stroll defends himself
After getting out of his Aston Martin and returning to the paddock, Lance Stroll sought to explain what happened. “It was strange. As soon as I touched the brakes, I felt a strong rear lockup. From that moment, I became a passenger in my car,” he told the media.
For the Montreal driver, the sensation he experienced during the formation lap at the 4.309-kilometre Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Brazil was unprecedented. “I’d never noticed that problem before. Maybe there was an issue with the brakes, and we need to analyze the situation.”
Fernando Alonso defends Lance Stroll
Fernando Alonso backed up Lance Stroll’s statements, having experienced a challenging Brazil GP himself. “I think Lance had a problem on the formation lap. I had something similar after each restart. After every restart, the brake balance shifted completely to the rear. It felt like braking with a handbrake. It was a nightmare.”
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