How Lance Stroll built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Lance Stroll is a Canadian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Aston Martin. He entered Formula 1 in 2017 with Williams, later moving to Racing Point (now Aston Martin). Stroll's career has included a podium finish at the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and a pole position at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix. He is the son of businessman Lawrence Stroll, who owns the Aston Martin F1 team. Stroll's racing career has been supported by significant financial backing, leading to discussions about his performance relative to his opportunities.
In 1997, Jacques Villeneuve won the World Drivers' Championship before Lance Stroll became the first Canadian Formula One driver since him in 2017.
Jacques Villeneuve at the 1997 European Grand Prix before Lance Stroll became the first Canadian F1 driver to take pole position since
In 2010, Lance Stroll became a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, marking a significant step in his early career.
In 2014, Lance Stroll debuted in car racing at the Florida Winter Series, achieving two podium finishes and a pole position.
In 2014, Lance Stroll debuted in the Italian F4 Championship with Prema Powerteam, winning the series despite missing the final round.
In 2014, Lance Stroll secured his first title by winning the Italian F4 Championship with Prema, demonstrating his skill in junior formula racing.
In November 2015, Lance Stroll left the Ferrari Driver Academy and became a test driver for Williams, marking a transition in his racing affiliations.
In 2015, Lance Stroll won the New Zealand-based Toyota Racing series, recording 10 podiums including four wins from 16 race starts.
In 2016, Lance Stroll dominated the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Prema, solidifying his status as a top prospect in Formula racing.
In 2016, Lance Stroll finished 5th at the 24 Hours of Daytona, driving for Ford Chip Ganassi Racing.
In 2016, Lance Stroll participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona with CGR, marking his entry into endurance racing outside of Formula One.
In 2016, Stroll competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona with CGR.
In 2017, Lance Stroll debuted in Formula One with Williams, partnering with Felipe Massa. He participated in the Australian Grand Prix.
In 2017, Lance Stroll drove for the Williams team for the Formula One season, partnering Felipe Massa. He became the first Canadian Formula One driver since Jacques Villeneuve.
In 2018, Lance Stroll achieved a season-best eighth-place finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while driving the FW41 for Williams.
In 2018, Lance Stroll competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona with Jackie Chan DC, expanding his racing experience beyond Formula One.
In 2018, Lance Stroll scored Williams' first points of the year at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by finishing eighth.
In 2018, Stroll competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona with Jackie Chan DC.
In 2019, Lance Stroll signed with Racing Point, which had been acquired by his father, and partnered with Sergio Pérez. He finished fourth at the German Grand Prix.
At the São Paulo Grand Prix in 2020, Stroll achieved his best qualifying result since 2020 with third place, ahead of Alonso, and finished fifth.
In 2020, Lance Stroll had several points finishes including fourth place at the Spanish Grand Prix. He claimed his second Formula One podium at the Italian Grand Prix.
In 2020, Lance Stroll secured his maiden pole position at the Turkish Grand Prix and achieved podium finishes at the Italian and Sakhir Grands Prix.
achieved his best grid position since his 2020 Turkish Grand Prix pole position at the United States Grand Prix, starting fifth
In 2021, Lance Stroll continued with the re-branded Aston Martin team, partnering with Sebastian Vettel for two seasons.
In 2021, Lance Stroll qualified and finished tenth in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
In 2023, Lance Stroll partnered with Fernando Alonso, achieving a career-best tenth in the World Drivers' Championship.
In 2024, Stroll started the season with a tenth place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, crashed out on lap 7 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and finished sixth in Australia. Following the weekend, it was announced that Stroll's race engineer Ben Michell would be replaced by Andrew Vizard.
In 2024, team principal Krack confirmed that Stroll would remain with the team alongside Alonso for the 2024 season, despite Stroll scoring 74 points to Alonso's 206.
As of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, Lance Stroll has achieved one pole position and three podiums in Formula One.
Lance Stroll is contracted to stay at Aston Martin through the end of the 2026 season.