Lance Stroll debuted in Formula One at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix at eighteen years old, beginning his tenure with Williams after securing a series of junior category titles. Born in Montreal in 1998, he transitioned through regional karting and various open-wheel formulae before entering the professional ranks of international motorsport as a Canadian and Belgian citizen.
Junior Career Trajectory
Stroll started competitive karting at age ten in Canada, earning regional accolades before joining the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2010. His transition to car racing proved successful in 2014, when he claimed the Italian F4 Championship with Prema Powerteam. By 2015, he secured the Toyota Racing Series title and finished fifth in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship. The following year, he dominated the Formula 3 European series, securing the championship with a 187-point margin and fourteen total race victories.
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Upon entering Formula One in 2017 with Williams, Stroll achieved his maiden podium by finishing third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking him as the second-youngest driver to reach a podium at that time. He moved to the Racing Point team in 2019, where he secured his first pole position at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix. Following the team's rebranding to Aston Martin, he has maintained a continuous presence on the grid, including partnerships with teammates Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.
Personal and Professional Context
Stroll possesses both Canadian and Belgian citizenship and maintains fluency in French and English. His career has unfolded alongside his father Lawrence Stroll’s involvement in the sport as the owner of the Aston Martin F1 Team. Beyond his primary commitments in Formula One, Stroll has also participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona on two occasions, representing Chip Ganassi Racing and Jackie Chan DC Racing.
Fast facts
- Born: 1998, Montreal
- Citizenship: Canada, Belgium
- Formula One Debut: 2017
- Current Team: Aston Martin
- Languages: English, French, Dutch, Italian
- 2014 Title: Italian F4 Championship
- 2016 Title: FIA Formula 3 European Championship
- Career Best Championship Finish: Tenth
Questions readers ask
What was Lance Stroll's first major open-wheel championship?
He won the Italian F4 Championship in 2014.
Which teams has Lance Stroll raced for in Formula One?
He has driven for Williams, Racing Point, and Aston Martin.
Achievements
- Worked as racing automobile driver and Formula One driver
