Lance Stroll crashes during formation lap and causes chaos in the Brazilian Grand Prix

The Brazilian Grand Prix witnessed a chaotic turn of events as a Canadian Formula 1 driver Lance walk ended up in yet another accident, adding to a weekend already full of challenges. Just as the race was about to start, another setback for Stroll occurred, with the driver sliding off the track during the formation lap, crashing into the wall, then driving through gravel and stranding his car.

This incident followed an earlier crash during qualifying earlier today, making it a day to forget Aston Martin Director.

During Q2, Stroll crashed his Aston Martin into the barriers at Turn 3. This crash occurred with just under two minutes left on the clock and caused a break in the session. The delay in issuing a red flag, intended to allow Stroll to attempt a return to the pits, had further controversial consequences.

it unintentionally hindered other competitors, which had consequences for Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen. As the incident unfolded, it effectively nullified Verstappen’s fast lap and prevented him from improving his position, causing him to start much further back on the grid than expected.

Verstappen was pushed to twelfth position after other drivers took advantage of the delay to improve their times. With a five-place engine penalty, the defending world champion had to start the race from 17th position, a significant disadvantage given his typical front-class performance.

Just as the grid was ready for action, Lance Stroll’s car, which had just recovered from the damage it suffered earlier today, became stuck in the gravel. This incident, defined as a ‘derelict start’, caused a new wave of activity as the grid was rearranged. The immediate result was a delay in the start of the race, pushing the event from its scheduled kick-off of 12:30 p.m. local time to 12:47 p.m.