Lance Stroll suffered a crash at Turn 7 during the Saudi Arabian GP, leading to the deployment of the safety car. Stroll’s car, as depicted by IMAGO and @fastestpitstop/X images, was severely damaged in the incident. The race, which took place in the 2024 season, saw the defending world champion start from pole position. However, Stroll’s race took a disappointing turn when he collided at Turn 7 of the Jeddah Corniche circuit.
The crash immediately resulted in yellow flags being waved in sectors two and three, forcing drivers to slow down. To ensure the safety of the drivers, a safety car was deployed until the track was cleared. This incident led several drivers to pit and adjust their race strategies. Stroll, visibly frustrated, was unable to continue in the race after the crash. The exact cause of the crash has not been revealed yet, but it is believed that Stroll may have encountered some issues while driving his car, known as the Challenger.
During the race, Stroll communicated with his race engineer about hitting the wall. The engineer asked if Stroll could bring the car back to the pits and retire from the race. However, the engineer initially was not aware of the severity of the crash. Stroll expressed his frustration, emphasizing that he was stuck on the wall and unable to bring the car back to the pits.
Stroll: “I hit the wall.”
Engineer: “Can you bring it back, Lance?”
Stroll: “No, I’m stuck on the damn wall.” š
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