Lance Stroll has been dominated out of pre-season Method One testing this week after he was injured in a bicycle accident, the Aston Martin crew mentioned.

Aston Martin mentioned the Canadian driver was harm whereas coaching in Spain. The crew did not give any extra particulars of how the incident occurred or the character of Stroll’s accidents however mentioned “Lance is nevertheless anticipating a fast restoration and return to driving duties.” The crew mentioned it will situation an replace on his health earlier than the Bahrain Grand Prix begins the season subsequent week.

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“I’ve had an unlucky accident while coaching on my bike in preparation for the season,” Stroll mentioned. “I’m decided to get again within the automotive and I’m excited in regards to the season forward with the crew. I’m motivated to bounce again from this setback as shortly as attainable.”

Aston Martin did not say who may take Stroll’s place when three days of testing start Thursday in Bahrain. Stroll’s teammate for 2023 is Fernando Alonso and the crew has two reserve drivers, Method Two champion Felipe Drugovich and former McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne.

Aston Martin mentioned earlier Monday that Drugovich and Vandoorne would even be made out there if McLaren wants a reserve driver within the first 15 races of the season.

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