Pedro de la Rosa compares speed of Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso

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.

• 1:21 PMMotorsport.com — Lance Stroll is “as quick” as Fernando Alonso – Pedro de la Rosa explains how