So, there’s this former F1 driver turned broadcaster, Christian Danner, who’s throwing some real talk about Lance Stroll’s vibe in Formula 1. Stroll’s been having a bit of a rough patch, especially with Fernando Alonso coming into the Aston Martin team and stealing the spotlight with podiums and a boatload of points. Alonso’s looking set to wrap up the championship nicely, but Stroll’s hanging out in the middle, and his best moment was a fourth place down in Australia.
Danner’s not holding back – he’s straight-up calling Stroll “listless” and pointing out that something’s missing, that spark of genuine love for the sport. According to Danner, when you’re not bringing that fire to your job, especially one as kickass as driving an F1 car, it’s a red flag. He’s saying he’s not seeing that fire in Stroll, and he’s not beating around the bush about Stroll not quite hitting the mark.
Here’s the twist: Stroll’s got a comfy seat at Aston Martin because his dad, Lawrence Stroll, owns the team. Danner’s throwing down a challenge for Stroll to really think about his future in racing. It’s like he’s saying, “Dude, do you really want this?” He’s even bringing up another rich Canadian driver, Nicholas Latifi, who ditched racing to study business in London after his Williams stint ended. Danner’s basically suggesting that Stroll could find some inspo in Latifi’s bold move.
So, it’s not just about racing – Danner’s urging Stroll to look beyond the racetrack and dig deep into whether being behind the wheel is genuinely where he sees his future. It’s a call for some serious soul-searching for Stroll, straight from Danner’s playbook.
