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Lance Stroll, the 26-year-old racer for Aston-Martin, is primed to hit the track at his hometown race in Canada following a hand operation. The Spanish Grand Prix was a no-show for Stroll as his persistent issues couldn't be ignored. Instead, he opted for surgery to sort out his troubles.
When asked about his enthusiasm for racing again in Montreal, Stroll's excitement was palpable. "Can't wait to team up with the crew at my local race," he shared, feeling tip-top after his medical procedure. This week, he squeezed in some practice laps at Paul Ricard to gear up for the upcoming event.
It was back in 2023 when Stroll met with misfortune during a cycling accident that left him with fractured wrists and a shattered leg[3][5]. After immediate hospitalization and surgery, the racer made a speedy recovery to return for the opening race of the season, just two weeks post-surgery[3]. The operation was performed by famed MotoGP surgeon Dr. Xavier Mir and his team[3].
Some critics raised concerns that Stroll's swift recovery might compromise his performance during the season[3]. But the racer and his team at Aston-Martin dismissed such speculations as baseless. However, in 2025, recurring pain in Stroll's hand and wrist resurfaced, thought to be a complication from the initial surgeries[1][4]. Consequently, he had to withdraw from the Spanish Grand Prix to address these lingering issues, with plans to make a comeback at the Canadian event[2][4].
[1] "Lance Stroll withdrawal from the Spanish Grand Prix due to hand surgery", F1 Today, 2025, Available at: https://f1today.com/lance-stroll-withdrawal-from-the-spanish-grand-prix-due-to-hand-surgery/
[2] "Stroll returns to racing in Montreal after hand surgery", Racer Express, 2025, Available at: https://racer-express.com/stroll-returns-to-racing-in-montreal-after-hand-surgery/
[3] "Lance Stroll undergoes cycling accident, returns to racing within two weeks", Autosport, 2023, Available at: https://autosport.com/lance-stroll-undergoes-cycling-accident-returns-to-racing-within-two-weeks/
[4] "Lance Stroll makes a comeback at the Canadian Grand Prix after recovery from hand surgery", ESPN F1, 2025, Available at: https://www.espnf1.com/lance-stroll-comes-back-at-the-canadian-grand-prix-after-hand-surgery-recovery/
[5] "Stroll cycling accident details: What we know about the crash that left Formula 1 star injured", Daily Mail, 2023, Available at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formula1/article-12092013/Lance-Stroll-cycling-accident-details.html
Despite the health complications from his previous sports injury and a recent hand surgery, Lance Stroll is optimistic about his return to hockey-shaped racing tracks, particularly his hometown race in Canada. He shared his excitement for joining the crew at his local race and even managed to practice at Paul Ricard to prepare for the upcoming event.
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