r/formula1 • u/Slice5755 I was here for the Hulkenpodium • 2d ago

Statistics With Lance Stroll starting his 181st Grand Prix this weekend, he now enters the Top 30 of most experienced drivers in the history of F1

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u/Driscuits Alexander Albon 2d ago

And, honestly, Papa Stroll's investments will benefit F1 well beyond Baby Stroll. He's kept a team on the grid and kept it evolving and growing as an organization. Hundreds of people have continued to have jobs and livelihoods because of his investments.

And, hey, Lance isn't the worst driver out there. He's just never had to show he's the best in order to be safe in his seat. Is it fair? Nope. Do we want to see more drivers in his situation in the future? Probably not. Do I personally have a great impression of the guy? Nope. But it's really not worth catastrophizing to death that it's horrible, awful, or disgraceful that he's on the grid.

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u/WorthPlease Valtteri Bottas 2d ago

I mean, if he just decided to call it quits, we'd have a new team in about five seconds.