Pedro de la Rosa compares speed of Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Aston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has expressed support for Lance Stroll, asserting that the Canadian driver demonstrates speed comparable to teammate Fernando Alonso. The two drivers have shared a garage since 2023. During this period, Alonso has maintained a performance advantage in head-to-head statistics, outqualifying Stroll 89-15 and outscoring him 335 points to 131. Despite these figures, de la Rosa maintains that Stroll possesses the necessary pace to match the two-time world champion. The commentary comes as the team evaluates its current driver lineup and individual performance trends. Stroll enters this assessment with increased experience gained throughout his tenure with the team alongside the veteran Alonso.
- •Pedro de la Rosa describes Lance Stroll as being as quick as Fernando Alonso.
- •The pair has been teammates at Aston Martin since 2023.
- •Fernando Alonso leads the head-to-head qualifying record 89-15.
- •Fernando Alonso has outscored Lance Stroll 335 to 131 since their partnership began.
- 1:21 PMMotorsport.com — Lance Stroll is “as quick” as Fernando Alonso – Pedro de la Rosa explains how
"Aston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has heaped praise on Lance Stroll, claiming the Canadian can be “as quick” as his team-mate Fernando Alonso. Alonso and Stroll have been team-mates since 2023, and over that period, the 27-year-old has been outqualified 89-15 and outscored 335 points to 131. Even as Alonso has grown older and Stroll has gained even more experience, the ...Keep reading
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