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Lance Stroll Explodes After Qualifying, Pulls Out of Spanish GP

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Samriddhi Jaiswal | Last updated Jun 1, 2025 10:37 AM ET

Lance Stroll’s Spanish Grand Prix ended before it began—and not quietly.

The Aston Martin driver stunned the paddock Sunday morning by withdrawing from the race due to what the team described as “pain in his hand and wrist,” believed to be a flare-up of the injuries he sustained during his 2023 cycling crash that left him with two broken wrists. But what made headlines first was his garage meltdown the day before.

After being knocked out in Q2, over half a second off teammate Fernando Alonso, Stroll reportedly lost his temper inside the Aston Martin garage. Word quickly spread in the paddock that he had smashed objects and shouted at team personnel in frustration.

When asked about the incident, an Aston Martin spokesperson confirmed: “Lance was upset.” The team, however, denied any link between his tantrum and the withdrawal, stating that the two were unrelated.

Adding to the drama, Stroll failed to attend the mandatory weigh-in post-qualifying. The FIA issued him an official warning for the breach.

Now, with Stroll expected to undergo a procedure to address the lingering wrist issues, his participation in his home race, the Canadian Grand Prix, two weeks from now, is uncertain. The timing couldn’t be worse for the under-pressure driver, who’s struggled to perform.

Lance Stroll reportedly lost his temper after Q2 and broke things in the garage and swore at team members. Wow. https://t.co/p8eehbt98K pic.twitter.com/bU9WgwBYUB
— Daniel Valente ️ (@F1GuyDan) June 1, 2025

While Aston Martin insists the Sunday withdrawal was purely medical, fans and analysts are questioning whether emotional strain and physical setbacks are beginning to weigh heavily on Stroll’s future in F1. Either way, the team’s single-car presence in Barcelona is just the latest in a series of disappointments for the once-promising outfit.

If Stroll returns in Canada, he’ll have to do more than just show up. He’ll need to silence the growing noise around his seat.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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