Career Timeline of Lance Stroll: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Lance Stroll built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Lance Stroll is a Canadian Formula One racing driver currently driving for Aston Martin. He began his Formula 1 career with Williams in 2017 before moving to Racing Point in 2019, which later became Aston Martin. Stroll's career has been marked by occasional flashes of brilliance, including a podium finish at the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and a pole position at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix. While his performance has been subject to scrutiny, especially due to his father's ownership stake in his teams, Stroll has consistently competed at the highest level of motorsport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Joined Ferrari Driver Academy

In 2010, Lance Stroll became a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, marking an early step in his motorsport career.

2014: Florida Winter Series Debut

In 2014, Lance Stroll made his car racing debut in the Florida Winter Series organized by the Ferrari Driver Academy, achieving two podium finishes and a pole position.

2014: Won Italian F4 Championship

In 2014, Lance Stroll won his first title at the Italian F4 Championship with Prema, demonstrating early success in junior formulae.

November 2015: Left Ferrari Driver Academy

In November 2015, Lance Stroll left the Ferrari Driver Academy to become a test driver for Williams, marking a shift in his career path.

2015: Won Toyota Racing Series

At the beginning of 2015, Lance Stroll won the New Zealand-based Toyota Racing series, recording 10 podiums – including four wins – from 16 race starts.

2016: Competed in 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2016, Lance Stroll competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona with CGR, marking an appearance outside of Formula One.

2016: 24 Hours of Daytona in 2016

In 2016, Lance Stroll competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona with CGR.

2016: Dominated FIA Formula 3 European Championship

In 2016, Lance Stroll dominated the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Prema, showcasing his exceptional talent and leading to further opportunities in motorsport.

2017: Joined Williams Formula One Team

In 2017, Lance Stroll joined the Williams team for the Formula One season, partnering with Felipe Massa and becoming the first Canadian Formula One driver since Jacques Villeneuve.

2017: Signed for Williams and Formula One Debut

In 2017, Lance Stroll signed for Williams to partner Felipe Massa and made his Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix at the age of 18.

2018: Competed in 24 Hours of Daytona with Jackie Chan DC

In 2018, Lance Stroll competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona with Jackie Chan DC, his second appearance in the event.

2018: 24 Hours of Daytona in 2018

In 2018, Lance Stroll competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona with Jackie Chan DC.

2018: Season-Best Finish at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

In 2018, Lance Stroll finished a season-best eighth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while driving the FW41 for Williams.

2018: Azerbaijan Grand Prix Points Finish

In 2018, Lance Stroll scored Williams' first points of the year by finishing eighth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

2019: First Points for Racing Point

In 2019, Lance Stroll scored his first points for the Racing Point team at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, finishing ninth.

2020: Qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix 2020

In 2020, During the Qatar Grand Prix, after qualifying seventeenth, Lance Stroll appeared to push his personal trainer in frustration. He finished ninth but was penalized for track limits. He later achieved his best qualifying result since 2020 at the São Paulo Grand Prix, finishing fifth.

2020: Best Grid Position

In 2020, Lance Stroll achieved his best grid position since his 2020 Turkish Grand Prix pole position at the United States Grand Prix, starting fifth.

2020: Maiden Pole Position and Podiums

In 2020, Lance Stroll achieved his maiden pole position at the Turkish Grand Prix, followed by podium finishes at the Italian and Sakhir Grands Prix.

2020: Second Formula One Podium

In 2020, Lance Stroll claimed his second Formula One podium at the Italian Grand Prix, finishing third after starting second and being overtaken following a restart.

2021: Drove for Aston Martin

In 2021, Lance Stroll drove for the Racing Point team as it rebranded to Aston Martin, partnered by Sebastian Vettel.

2023: Stroll's 2023 Season with Aston Martin

In 2023, Lance Stroll continued with Aston Martin, partnering with Fernando Alonso. He missed pre-season testing due to a cycling accident, sustaining wrist fractures and a broken toe. Despite injuries and surgery, he returned for the Bahrain Grand Prix, finishing sixth. He retired from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to engine issues but secured fourth place at the Australian Grand Prix, his best result of the year.

2023: Teammate with Fernando Alonso

Since 2023, Lance Stroll has been teammates with Fernando Alonso, finishing a career-best tenth in the World Drivers' Championship that year.

2024: Stroll's 2024 Season Start

In 2024, Lance Stroll began the season with a tenth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He crashed out at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix but recovered to finish sixth in Australia. Following the race, his race engineer was replaced.

2024: Stroll's continuation with Aston Martin in 2024

In 2024, Team principal Krack confirmed that Lance Stroll would remain with the team alongside Alonso.

2025: Current Status in Formula One

As of 2025, Lance Stroll has achieved one pole position and three podiums in Formula One.

2025: Stroll's 2025 Season

In 2025, Lance Stroll retained his seat, finishing sixth at the Australian Grand Prix. He finished ninth in China after disqualifications. He struggled in Japan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, finishing last, seventeenth and sixteenth respectively.