Stroll explains what he’s learned after almost 10 years as an F1 driver and opens up on 2026 struggles Lance Stroll now has almost a decade of F1 experience under his belt, having arrived on the grid in 2017. Lance Stroll has given some insight into how much he has grown as an F1 driver since his arrival on the grid almost 10 years ago, as well as highlighting the key lessons he has picked up along the way. Stroll made his debut as an 18-year-old with Williams back in 2017, becoming the second-youngest starter in the sport’s history (behind Max Verstappen), while achieving a podium finish and front-row grid slot across that rookie season. He moved to Racing Point for 2019, scoring his maiden pole position and two more podiums the following year, and remained with the outfit through their transition to Aston Martin’s works squad in 2021 – the automotive brand owned by his businessman father, Lawrence. Stroll has experienced further highs and lows over the last few seasons, with 2026 proving particularly tough for the Aston Martin operation – and new power unit partners Honda – under F1’s regulation reset. In a recent interview for the official Aston Martin F1 website, Stroll tackled a host of topics about his approach to competition on and off the track, and how he has changed from the teenager who debuted to the 27 year old he is today. Asked how much he has learned during his time in F1, the Canadian replied: “A lot. Different driving tactics, things around car set-up, dealing with changing conditions, tricks at different racetracks to gain lap time. “As you spend more time in Formula 1, you realise how much of the sport is about confidence and feeling. That’s one of the constant challenges, because