In a surprising turn of events at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lance Stroll’s race came to an abrupt end. The Aston Martin driver encountered trouble on the 7th lap, which resulted in a collision.
The Incident
Stroll’s Grand Prix came to a premature end as he crashed out on Lap 6. The Canadian just caught the inside of the wall into Turn 22, which subsequently broke the suspension on his car. That sent him sliding straight on into the barriers at Turn 23. Thankfully, Stroll was on the radio to tell his team he was okay, as the Safety Car was called upon.
The Race
Before the incident, the race was shaping up to be an exciting one. Max Verstappen put Red Bull’s continued off-track woes to one side by taking pole position, with Charles Leclerc second, three-tenths back, and Sergio Perez third. Fernando Alonso took fourth, with George Russell and Hamilton seventh and eighth respectively for Mercedes. Hamilton was nearly one second slower than Verstappen.
Conclusion
While Stroll’s crash was certainly a dramatic moment in the race, it’s a reminder of the risks and challenges that come with the sport. We’re glad to hear that Stroll is okay and look forward to seeing him back on the track soon.