Stroll has been a bit of a polarizing figure in Formula One. Some of the criticism he gets is because of his own actions, but some of it is because he comes from a rich family. His dad, Lawrence Stroll, helped him get into Formula One early in 2018. This means people have always had mixed feelings about him.
Even though Stroll has had some good and bad moments in races, and hasn’t always been the friendliest with the media, he hasn’t done much to change people’s minds.
In the recent discussions about the 2025 driver market, it was pretty clear that Stroll’s seat at Aston Martin, which his dad’s company owns, wasn’t up for grabs. It’s like everyone knew he would keep that seat as long as he wanted it.
So, how long does Stroll actually want to keep racing? Some might think that after spending eight years in the middle of the pack, he might be losing interest. But Stroll says he’s still excited about what’s to come.
He’s excited about the big plans his dad has for the team at its new headquarters in Silverstone. He sees how much progress they’ve made in the past few years, going from a small team to a much bigger one with a lot more people.
Stroll says he’s definitely committed to the team and its future. He’s excited to be a part of this project for the long haul.
But even though he doesn’t have to fight for his seat like other drivers do, people still criticize him. They say his performances haven’t always been consistent, and sometimes he doesn’t show the team’s true potential.
If you look at the numbers, he’s not too far off from his teammate Fernando Alonso, but he’s not scoring as many points as Alonso either.
There’s also the question of whether he’s the right person to help Aston Martin win the constructors’ championship. But Stroll says he’s very competitive and he hates having bad days just like anyone else.
One thing that shows how determined Stroll is happened in 2023 when he had a cycling accident. He raced in the Bahrain Grand Prix even though he had two broken wrists and a fractured toe.
Stroll’s resilience shows how motivated he is to keep racing, no matter what people say about him. So, don’t expect him to retire from Formula One anytime soon.
