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Lance Stroll Reveals He Returned More Than a Month Ahead of Schedule

Vidit Dhawan
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Lance Stroll Reveals He Returned More Than a Month Ahead of Schedule

Lance Stroll made an outstanding start to the F1 2023 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix this past weekend after everything he had been through in the past few weeks.

The Canadian had suffered a bike accident during pre-season training in Spain. As a result of the incident, he suffered injuries to both his hands and wrists.

Despite him still having trouble driving the car this past weekend, it did not stop him from competing at the highest level. Stroll not only finished the race but he secured a brilliant sixth place for Aston Martin.

And what made his drive even more impressive are the recent reports that have emerged. It is believed that Stroll was told that he would not be able to race until April.

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In a conversation with Autosport, Lance Stroll revealed how some doctors had told him that he would only be able to return sometime in April. As a result, he added how grateful he was to his ‘incredible’ medical team for helping him return much ahead of schedule.

“My whole medical team has been incredible. Without [Xavier Mir], it wouldn’t be possible to be here right now. He’s been unbelievable. My osteopath has been with me 10 hours a day,” he explained.

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Lance Stroll delighted to finish Bahrain GP in sixth

Apart from his contact with his Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso on lap 1, Lance Stroll drove a brilliant race considering the pain he was battling.

After starting the race down in eighth place, the Canadian completed an outstanding first stint on the softs, which helped him undercut Mercedes’ George Russell.

With Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc retiring from the race, Stroll jumped two spots from his starting position and finished a brilliant sixth. After the race, Stroll revealed how delighted he was with his efforts. He said he was happy to pick up sixth, considering he ‘could not move 10 days ago’.

When asked about what would be his recovery plans, Stroll said that he would keep rehabbing. The Canadian will have 12 days to do so as the next race in Saudi Arabia will occur from March 17 to 19.

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Vidit Dhawan

Vidit Dhawan

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Vidit Dhawan, a Formula 1 Editor at The SportsRush, is intrinsically connected with everything around the sport — from the engine roar, the cacophony on the grandstands to the action. He fell in love with F1 during the inaugural Indian GP in 2011. After more than a decade of deep engagement with the sport, Vidit insists he will remain a lifelong fan of Fernando Alonso, and sees the future of F1 in Charles Leclerc. A sports fanatic from childhood, he discovered his passion for writing while pursuing a bachelor's degree in international and global studies. Vidit has written over 1,700 articles, ranging from news reports to opinions. He thrives covering live action, and loves to dig into the contrasting personalities in the F1 bandwagon and narrate their journey in life as well as the sport. Vidit also follows tennis and football, enjoys playing as well as coaching chess.

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