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FIA hands Lance Stroll penalty after Alex Albon crash at Canadian GP
At the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix on June 15, FIA stewards issued two penalty points to Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll for causing a collision with Williams driver Alex Albon on the opening lap . The impact spun Albon, leaving him with a damaged car, while Stroll was forced to box for repairs before eventually retiring from the race.
Video footage from the stewards showed Stroll diving aggressively into Turn 1 and failing to leave enough space, forcing Albon off the track. Though Albon fought back to continue, his afternoon unraveled as the early contact compromised his front wing and overall race strategy .
Stroll’s penalty points will remain on his FIA super licence until December and can contribute to a potential race ban if he accrues four more within the next 12 months . He retired on lap 6 after losing significant pace and grip following the collision.
In the wake of the incident, Albon expressed his frustration, saying over team radio: “I knew he was gonna do it,” highlighting a sense of inevitability in the contact . Williams confirmed that Albon’s car suffered front wing and balance issues, ultimately forcing him into retirement later in the race .
This latest stewards’ decision has sparked renewed debate over on-track aggression and stewarding consistency. With Stroll already holding prior penalty points, the sport’s governing body may be watching closely as one more infraction could trigger a race ban.
