Instead of targeting Red Bull, Stroll emphasized that the team is striving to become the superior version of itself.
Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll (Via IMAGO)
Following Red Bull’s consecutive wins in the 2021 World Championship, the Dutch superstar has been unstoppable. He has secured world titles for three years in a row now. Verstappen had an incredibly dominant season in the sport last year, winning 19 out of 22 races. This dominant streak is expected to continue in the upcoming 2023 season.
The team based in Silverstone was one of the few that could provide some competition to Red Bull, and they are determined to narrow the gap this year. However, even though Aston Martin’s technical director believes that Red Bull can be defeated, the current Aston Martin driver holds a different view. According to the Canadian driver, their objective for the season is to be at their strongest, rather than trying to beat Red Bull.
He believes that most of the time, their focus has been on being the strongest, which has ultimately yielded positive results in 2023. They are still diligently working behind the scenes to develop a car that is as fast as possible, enabling them to eventually compete with Red Bull in the upcoming season.
Lance Stroll, who suffered an injury in 2023 and missed the preseason, has revealed a lighthearted approach to ensure his participation in the testing. Stroll took a few laps to catch up with the leaders. He states that he is determined not to repeat the same mistakes this year and will prioritize safety to make it to Bahrain for the preseason testing.
Twelve days prior to the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lance Stroll underwent surgery. Stroll’s absence from testing in 2023 significantly hindered the process, as he was unable to engage in the usual setup work. His goal is to avoid a recurrence of the wrist injury he sustained the previous year. He is excited to push the car to its limits during the race.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com