F1: Stroll Heavily Linked to Force India Move

Williams driver Lance Stroll has been linked with a potential move to Force India next season. The young Canadian confessed that his F1 future may not lie with Williams. As his current team struggles in 2018, Stroll has been evaluating his options. Like any driver, he is bidding to land himself a more competitive seat.

Now, some sources suggest that Force India is a leading contender to sign the Canadian. This could be a good move for him as he will get a more competitive car under him. Force India could also benefit from any potential financial injection that the Strolls can bring, so its a win-win situation.

A cash boost accompanying a move by Force India could lead to closer ties with Mercedes. It would be reminiscent to what Sauber is doing with Ferrari, both on the technical front and in terms of running junior drivers.

Ahead of the German Grand Prix, Stroll said that his future was uncertain. However, it was clear that his place at Williams depended on the Grove-based outfit’s progress.

“I would like to see us improve and get to where we want to get to as a team,” he said.

“I also want to do what’s best for me as a driver, so we will come to all the conclusions at the right time and figure out what’s best for the future.”

He added: “I don’t know yet what I’m doing or where my future is going. I’m still focused on where I am right now, what I’m doing today and we’ll see what the future holds.”

There were suggestions that a Force India F1 deal imminent but Stroll clearly stated that his focus was on sorting Williams.

“I’m not going to comment in detail on all that kind of stuff, I’m really just focussing on every weekend – where I am right now, the racing. There is plenty going on.

“Right now, I think there is a lot of unfinished business in Formula 1. I got to experience some amazing highlights as a rookie last year and some difficult times as well, which I expected coming into my rookie year but all in all a great rookie season.

“And this year, I think we are all quite surprised, shocked by the performance of the package and where we are. So I don’t think it’s time to end it on this kind of note.”