Lance Stroll under threat as FIA launches Bahrain Grand Prix investigation

Lance Stroll, the Aston Martin driver, is facing an investigation by the FIA stewards for a potential breach during qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He qualified 14th, while his teammate Fernando Alonso secured the 12th-fastest time, marking the first time both Aston Martins reached Q2 this season. The investigation stems from Stroll's failure to adhere to race director instructions, as he reportedly drove too slowly in both qualifying sessions.

Stroll is required to meet with the stewards along with an Aston Martin representative at 17:30 local time in Malaysia. This incident follows a challenging season for Stroll, who has yet to complete a full race distance and achieved his best result of 13th place in Hungary. He expressed optimism about the team's performance in Malaysia, noting that the track conditions suited their car better than others.