Season snapshot · 2023
Source: Jolpica F1 API- WDC finish
- P10
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Points
- 74
- DNFs
- 4
- Constructor
- Aston Martin
Race-by-race
| Race | Grid | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | P8 | P6 | 8 |
| Saudi Arabian | P5 | Engine | 0 |
| Australian | P6 | P4 | 12 |
| Azerbaijan | P9 | P7 | 6 |
| Miami | P18 | P12 | 0 |
| Monaco | P14 | Accident damage | 0 |
| Spanish | P5 | P6 | 8 |
| Canadian | P16 | P9 | 2 |
| Austrian | P6 | P9 | 2 |
| British | P12 | P14 | 0 |
| Hungarian | P14 | P10 | 1 |
| Belgian | P10 | P9 | 2 |
| Dutch | P11 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian | P20 | P16 | 0 |
| Singapore | Pit | Accident in qualifying | 0 |
| Japanese | P17 | Rear wing | 0 |
| Qatar | P16 | P11 | 0 |
| United States | Pit | P7 | 6 |
| Mexican | Pit | P17 | 0 |
| São Paulo | P3 | P5 | 10 |
| Las Vegas | P19 | P5 | 10 |
| Abu Dhabi | P13 | P10 | 1 |
Lance Stroll's 2023 Formula 1 campaign with Aston Martin was characterized by an early season surge in performance, leveraging the competitive AMR23, followed by a noticeable decline in results as the car's development trajectory shifted and his teammate consistently outperformed him. He concluded the year in 10th place in the Drivers' Championship with 74 points, without any wins or podiums, and recorded 4 DNFs across the 22 races.
Going in
Heading into the 2023 season, Aston Martin had shown glimpses of potential, but the ground-effect era regulations, introduced in 2022, presented a fresh slate for all teams. With the AMR23, the team aimed for a significant step forward. Stroll himself was recovering from a pre-season cycling accident that saw him miss testing, a less-than-ideal preparation for a demanding 22-race calendar. His debut in 2017 meant he brought considerable experience, but the physical challenge of starting the season injured was a clear hurdle.
How it played out
The initial races of 2023 were Stroll's strongest. He scored points in Bahrain with a P6 finish, followed by a P4 in Australia, demonstrating the AMR23's unexpected pace. This early form, however, was not consistently maintained. While his teammate, Fernando Alonso, frequently challenged for podiums and accumulated 206 points, Stroll's points-scoring became more sporadic. A P7 in Azerbaijan and a P6 in Spain were solid, but a string of non-points finishes from Miami to the British Grand Prix, including a DNF in Monaco due to accident damage, highlighted a struggle for consistent top-tier performance.
The mid-season saw Aston Martin's development pace appear to slow compared to rivals like Mercedes and McLaren, impacting both drivers, but more acutely affecting Stroll's ability to extract maximum performance. This period contrasted sharply with the strong early showings, reminiscent of how other drivers, such as George Russell in the 2023 season, also navigated fluctuating car performance throughout the year. Data from the Formula 1 — official site clearly illustrates the divergence in points accumulation between the two Aston Martin drivers as the season progressed.