Despite facing a challenging start to the season with his wrist injuries from a cycling accident, Lance Stroll secured an impressive P6 at the opening round in Bahrain. However, as the season went on, his performance seemed to fluctuate compared to teammate Fernando Alonso. Yet, Aston Martin Principal, Mike Krack, has been supportive of Stroll and defended him against criticism. Krack highlighted that the championship table doesn’t reveal the full story and spoke highly of Stroll’s tenacity during his comeback from injury, which motivated the entire team.

Stroll has failed to achieve any podium finishes this year, in contrast to Alonso’s six. As a result, he finds himself trailing Alonso by a significant margin of 102 points in the Drivers’ standings, making it one of the largest deficits between teammates on the grid.

While Stroll has contributed 47 points to Aston Martin’s position in the Constructors’ Championship, some have speculated about his future in the sport. Sky F1 commentator David Croft believes that Stroll’s motivation has waned recently, and he might not stay in Formula 1 for much longer. Despite being one of the more experienced drivers on the grid, having debuted at just 17 years old, Stroll is yet to outscore a teammate over an entire F1 season.

Croft, in a recent podcast, emphasized the need for Stroll to rediscover his motivation. Although he acknowledges the courage and determination, Stroll showed during the season opener with his injuries. Nevertheless, Croft expressed concern about Stroll’s current form compared to the beginning of the season and speculated that he might not have a place in F1 in the near future.

Read More: “Lance Will Race His Last Race in F1”: Lawrence Urged to Set Priorities Straight as Chilling Prophecy Made by F1 Veteran

A factor that might secure Stroll’s place on the grid is his father’s ownership of the Aston Martin team. Stroll has faced stiff competition from drivers like Felipe Massa, Sergio Perez, and Sebastian Vettel in the past, but Alonso’s performance may prove to be the most significant challenge yet.

Fernando Alonso’s Mentorship: Nurturing Lance Stroll and Balancing Team Dynamics at Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso, the double world champion, has acknowledged the possibility of his relationship with Lance Stroll changing if Aston Martin becomes a serious title contender. Throughout the 2023 season, Alonso has had a remarkably successful run and is currently holding an impressive third place in the championship standings. Alonso has taken on the role of mentor to Stroll during the season, offering valuable advice during races and displaying loyalty to the team. At his home race in Spain, he even stated over the team radio that he wouldn’t overtake the Canadian driver.

During an interview with the BBC’s Chequered Flag podcast, Alonso hinted at his understanding of Aston Martin being a developing project, one he’s fully committed to contributing. He pointed out that there is still room for growth in various areas, including development, and emphasized the clear roles and goals of the team.

Throughout the season, Alonso has openly shared insights to support his teammate, Lance Stroll. While he’s glad to help, he believes that their communication might lessen or tension might arise if they were competing for the championship. Presently, they share a good relationship and work together harmoniously to achieve their objectives.

Watch This Story | Will Fernando Alonso & Aston Martin Be a Top F1 Championship Contender Soon?