# Lance Stroll at the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2023-baku-lance-stroll
Last updated: 2026-05-31

> Lance Stroll secured a P7 finish at the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, adding 6 points to his season tally after starting from P9 on the grid at the Baku City Circuit.

At the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lance Stroll navigated the Baku City Circuit to convert his P9 grid start into a P7 race finish, contributing 6 points to Aston Martin's constructor effort. The Canadian driver completed all 51 laps of the race with a total time of 1:33:34.053, demonstrating consistent pace throughout the demanding street circuit. His fastest lap, a 1:45.627, was recorded on Lap 45, placing him 9th in the overall fastest lap rankings for the Grand Prix. This performance saw Stroll maintain a competitive position within the midfield, strategically managing his tyres and pace to gain two positions from his starting grid slot. The Baku City Circuit, known for its high-speed sections and tight technical turns, demands a precise driving style, a skill often highlighted in various Grand Prix, including those requiring sustained focus over many laps, a characteristic also seen in the performance of drivers like [Lewis Hamilton at the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix](/results/2019-hungaroring-lewis-hamilton). The intricacies of modern [Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One) racing require constant adaptation to diverse track layouts. 

His Aston Martin teammate, Fernando Alonso, also delivered a strong result, finishing P4 after starting P6, securing 12 points for the team. Alonso's faster lap of 1:44.241 on Lap 49, ranking 3rd overall, underscored the competitive package Aston Martin brought to Baku. The team's combined efforts are crucial for their standing in the [FIA F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship), where every point contributes to the constructor's battle. Stroll's result here, while solid, can be compared to his own performance at the [2019 Hungarian Grand Prix](/results/2019-hungaroring-lance-stroll) or his teammate's drive at the [2019 Hungarian Grand Prix](/results/2019-hungaroring-fernando-alonso), illustrating the varied demands across the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) calendar. The data from this specific race, like all Grand Prix results, is meticulously recorded and forms part of the historical record, accessible through platforms providing [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) for analysis of driver and team trends.