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Lance Stroll has found some favour with F1 fans following his latest critique of the sport’s new regulations, where he noted that he had ‘1000 times more fun’ testing F3 cars during the five-week break.
Paired with the disastrous start to the season that Aston Martin have endured this year, Lance Stroll has been one of the most outspoken members of the F1 grid regarding the sport’s new ruleset for 2026.
The new generation of regulations has split the grid and fans alike, with the overwhelming consensus being one of frustration for the 50/50 split between electrical and thermal energy and the effect that it has had on the quality of racing.
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Now, Stroll isn’t the most popular driver amongst avid fans, but his latest critique on the rules has won him some fans on social media, who have reacted to his comments.
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During the Canadian driver’s media duties on Thursday afternoon in Miami, Stroll revealed that he had been testing Formula 3 cars alongside his extra-curricular racing activities in the GT World Challenge.
On the topic of the F3 tests, he told journalists via The Race, “It’s like 1000 times more fun and better to drive, because you have your right foot, you give what you want, and you get what you want.
“Even the weight of the car, you know? Something, 550, 650 kilos, it’s just a lot nicer than 750-800+ kilos. Things like that.”
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He was also asked for his thoughts on the changes that the FIA made to the technical regulations ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. Stroll shared his hopes for racing to get better, but admitted he still thinks the sport is ‘miles off’ where it should be.
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The comments were praised by fans on social media, who noted that while they may not have been Stroll’s biggest fan in the past, they can get behind his aligned perspective.
One fan commented, “I know Stroll can be a bit polarising, but I do love that he generally doesn’t give a f— and is willing to speak his mind whenever and wherever.”
Another shared a similar sentiment, posting, “To be honest, Lance has grown on me – this kind of ‘no f’s given’ attitude makes me like him a lot more.”
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Some fans noted how Stroll’s ‘immunity’ to the chopping block in F1 due to his father’s ownership of the Aston Martin outfit means that he is better suited to expressing his real opinion on the sport.
One wrote, “I’m happy he’s using his qualified immunity to speak the truth,” while another said, “I like this Stroll, dude is making good use of his untouchable status.”
A separate social media user highlighted their surprise at agreeing with Stroll’s take, commenting, “I did not have ‘Agreeing with Lance Stroll’s statement’ on my F1 bingo card.”
Finally, another user placed the Aston Martin star in the same category as some of the sport’s biggest legends, due to his outspoken nature. They commented, “Verstappen, Alonso, Hamilton and Stroll are the only drivers who don’t have to mince their words.”
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