Lance Stroll Extends Aston Martin Contract Through 2027
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Aston Martin announced Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso have extended their contracts through the 2027 Formula 1 season. Lance Stroll, partner of Yael Shelbia, will continue with the team he joined in 2019, while Alonso will extend his tenure since 2023.
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- Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso will drive for Aston Martin until 2027.
- Stroll's contract extension continues his partnership with Alonso.
- Financial details of the contracts were not disclosed.
- Both drivers expressed satisfaction with the extensions.
- Lawrence Stroll highlighted the drivers' value to the team.
Aston Martin has announced that Canadian driver Lance Stroll, partner of Israeli model Yael Shelbia, has extended his contract with the Formula 1 team through the 2027 season. Stroll, 27, will enter his 11th year in Formula 1 in 2027, having been a consistent part of the Aston Martin (and its previous iteration, Racing Point) lineup since 2019. The team also confirmed that two-time world champion Fernando Alonso will continue with Aston Martin, meaning the pair will race together for a fifth consecutive season.
While Aston Martin did not disclose the financial terms of the new contracts, Stroll's previous salary was estimated to be in the millions of dollars per season. Alonso, who will turn 46 during the 2027 season, also extended his contract despite Aston Martin's challenging current season. Since joining Aston Martin in 2023, Alonso has achieved 85 Grand Prix starts with the team, securing 8 podiums and 2 second-place finishes.
Both drivers expressed enthusiasm about their continued partnership. Alonso stated he was happy to remain with Aston Martin, emphasizing that racing is his life and passion, and he believes he still possesses the necessary speed and determination to compete at the highest level. Stroll echoed this sentiment, highlighting his long-standing journey with the team and his belief in their potential to become a winning force.
Lawrence Stroll, Lance's father and chairman of Aston Martin, commented that both drivers are crucial to the team's development, and their experience and knowledge are invaluable assets.