Lance Stroll Opens Up On Criticism Amid Aston Martin Struggles

Lance Stroll has opened up about the emotional strain of facing persistent criticism since his entry into Formula 1, revealing how he copes with pressure both on and off the track.



The Aston Martin driver, who debuted at 18 with Williams in 2017, has spent nearly a decade competing against some of F1’s best. Now 26, he continues his journey with the support of his father, Lawrence Stroll, who owns the team.



With design legend Adrian Newey joining Aston Martin and veteran Fernando Alonso still alongside him, optimism surrounds the team’s future ahead of the 2026 regulations. But for Stroll, the personal battle against external doubt has never fully subsided.



“It Bothers Me for Sure”



In an emotional conversation with Jake Humphrey during Aston Martin’s Unearth Your Greatness series, Stroll was visibly moved when asked about enduring years of harsh criticism — what Humphrey described as his “unfair share.”







After a pause, the Canadian driver admitted, “Yeah, it is for sure. I like to see it as just noise. If I buy into it, it bothers me for sure.”



He continued by explaining how he manages the mental challenges that come with life in F1: “People are going to try and bring you down and tell you that you can’t do it, but you’ve just got to stay in your lane, keep believing and keep grinding.”



Focusing on His Own World



Stroll acknowledged that criticism is inevitable in a sport that celebrates fleeting success and punishes minor failures.



“I try to live in my world and not the world, in that sense,” he said. “There’s always going to be criticism. You have a couple of good races, you’re great; you have a couple bad ones, you suck. That’s never going to change.”



He emphasized the importance of surrounding himself with people whose opinions he values: “That’s why I think being surrounded by important people and valuing the opinion of people that you care about is so important. Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.”



Staying Grounded Amid Pressure



Despite the emotional weight of public scrutiny, Stroll credited his close circle for helping him stay grounded through difficult moments.



“I’m very fortunate to have people around me who support me when I’m dwelling on what happened last weekend,” he shared. “They’re pulling my arm and saying, ‘New race, new opportunity. Let’s get it.’”



As Aston Martin prepares for the next phase of its Formula 1 journey, Stroll’s words highlight a growing awareness within the paddock about mental resilience — an issue increasingly discussed among drivers facing the spotlight of global competition.
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