Lawrence Stroll Once Splurged $80 Million Over Two Years Just to Get His Son, Lance Into the F1 Midfield
Follow Us
Nepotism is prevalent in a lot of industries. However, sport is one such area where one can excel based solely on their talent and skill. It is where an individual’s performance speaks for itself and no third party can influence that. Or so we thought! According to reports, Lawrence Stroll spent copious amounts of money to get his son Lance into the premier class.
This was way before Lawrence Stroll bought Racing Point to ensure his son a seat in F1. This was a claim made by Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport back in 2016. Apparently, before Lance’s Williams announcement, his father had already spent a whopping $80 million to ensure the seat goes to his son in 2017.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
This isn’t a story of bribery, but rather a story of careful planning and leaving no stone unturned. According to the German news source, Lawrence Stroll bought the Prema F3 team and hired well-known Ferrari engineer Luca Baldisserri to oversee his son’s rise. Lance won the F3 championship as well.
Apart from the support staff, the young Canadian also embarked on a round-the-world test program with a 2014 Williams. The Canadian embarked on his adventure with 20 staff, 5 Mercedes engineers, and two Mercedes engines.
“The last rookie with that many kilometres of testing for his debut was Jacques Villeneuve,” admitted Williams’ Pat Symonds.
Despite Billionaire Father Lawrence Stroll Running the Show, Lance Stroll Given No Guarantees of a Future at Aston Martin
Despite all the efforts put in by Lawrence Stroll, the team and his son are both fighting in the midfield. However, there is no regret in Lance’s mind, especially with the money aspect.
Lance Stroll admits he appreciates the financial help coming from his father
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The young Canadian comes from money and he’s aware and proud! This is what one can gather from his comments about his father’s exuberant spending.
“Motor sport is a sport where money is important, of course, so I’m very happy that my father helps me,” Germany’s Auto Bild quoted him as reported by Nextgen Auto.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Trending
Daniel Ricciardo To Be Replaced by Liam Lawson After Miami, F1 Pundit Dishes Out Harsh Verdict After Australian’s “Amateur Mistake”
April 17, 2024 11:14 AM EDT
Adrian Newey Hits Out at Climate Activist Lewis Hamilton’s Fuel Protest, Desperate to See V10 Engines Again
April 15, 2024 12:35 PM EDT
Max Verstappen “On Ice” as Return to China Goes Badly for Christian Horner and Co
April 19, 2024 10:58 AM EDT
Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department Sends F1 Fans Into a Frenzy: “Its a Fernando Reference”
April 19, 2024 09:43 AM EDT
Who are Zhou Guanyu’s Parents? Everything We Know About The Chinese Driver’s Family
April 16, 2024 02:07 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
WATCH THIS STORY: Best F1 livery launches of all-time
The Canadian has successfully survived the ruthless sport for 5 years already. Will it come to a point where the son will leave the father’s shadow or vice versa?
Edited by:
Ranvijay Singh