Stroll Senior thinks son will be of same calibre as Alonso by end of season

Aston Martin boss Lawrence Stroll looks hopeful for the future of his son, Lance. According to the Canadian business tycoon, by the end of the season, Stroll Jr. could be equivalent to two-time world champion, and teammate, Fernando Alonso. So he tells Reuters.

Senior hopes to see his son on the podium in Montreal this weekend. He would then be the first Canadian to finish on the podium in his home country since 1996, after Jacques Villeneuve. "Those are exactly the plans. Hopefully we get two cars on the podium," the team owner said. "I'm extremely confident. I believe the car will be very strong around the Montreal circuit, it suits our car well. I'm really looking forward to going home and really looking forward to a great race."

Alonso and Stroll equal

His son, Lance, finished sixth in Barcelona, ahead of teammate Alonso. Although it should be noted that the Spaniard deliberately stayed behind the Canadian. Nevertheless, his offspring's performance gave confidence to Stroll Sr. "I think he (Lance) demonstrated in Barcelona he's now starting, it took six or seven races, to feel better."

The youngster had to miss the testing days in Bahrain. After a cycling accident, Stroll Jr. suffered injuries to both wrists. His father thinks he will be at full war strength by the end of the year: "I believe that [Stroll and Alonso] will be equal [then]," Senior states. That Stroll Junior is sure of his seat is clear. But how long will the veteran Alonso ride alongside him? "I think most people would never have believed Fernando would be around today. Probably a little long to see him around in '26 but never say never."