Lance Stroll’s influence on Aston Martin and his influence on Carlos Sainz’s decision
Recently, Eddie Jordan expressed his conviction Carlos Sainz would replace Lance Stroll In Aston Martin in 2025 together with the creation of an “all-Spanish” team Fernando Alonso, with the aim of achieving consistent podium positions. With loop Providing engines for equipment Silverstone, AMR could emulate the success of Red Bull in 2026. However, this vision may be too optimistic.
Carlos Sainzwith 3 wins and several podium places Ferrariwas released in 2024. In contrast to Lance Strollwith only 3 podiums in 7 years and constantly surpassed by Alonso, continues to be supported by Aston Martin. This led to Andrew Benson of BBC revealing a bitter truth within the team that could impact the potential transfer of Sainz to replace the Canadian.
Aston Martin makes a decision about Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll
Benson told the BBC: “Would Carlos Sainz be an upgrade over Lance Stroll at Aston Martin next year? Yes, Aston Martin is owned by Lawrence Stroll, who owns a team in Formula 1 primarily because he dreams of making his son a world champion.”
Benson also highlighted how Sainz could end up at Aston Martin, but not at Stroll’s expense. “Sainz could come to Aston Martin as the driver market is fluid and there is no guarantee that Alonso will stay, although the team has offered him a new contract and wants him to move on.” But if Sainz joins Aston Martin in 2025 would change, then as a teammate of Stroll, not in his place.
Fernando Alonso doesn’t understand the decision
In 2023, Fernando Alonso scored 206 points for Aston Martin. In contrast, Lance Stroll could only score 74 points. As a result, AMR only managed fifth place in the constructors’ championship, leaving them just 22 points behind McLaren in fourth place.
“He is on this team and we all know why because his father is the owner and manager of the team.” said Harry Benjamin on the BBC’s Checkered Flag podcast. Aston Martin missed out on the chance to finish in the top three of the constructors’ championship last year because only one man scored points. “If Aston Martin wants to become a serious threat in Formula 1, they have the options and the money to do it, they need a second driver.”
