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Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll will take advantage of an unexpected break in the Formula 1 calendar to contest his maiden GT race. The Canadian is named on the entry list for the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on 11-12 April. Stroll will drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entered by Comtoyou Racing, sharing the driving duties with former Manor grand prix driver ...
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- What changed: Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll will take advantage of an unexpected break in the Formula 1 calendar to contest his maiden GT race. The Canadian is named on the entry list for the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on 11-12 April. Stroll will drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entered by Comtoyou Racing, sharing the driving duties with former Manor grand prix driver .
- Who it affects: Lance Stroll and Aston Martin are the main threads to track.
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At a glance
- Source
- Motorsport.com
- Drivers
- Lance Stroll (2026 Driver Profile)
- Teams
- Aston Martin (2026 Team Profile), Racing Bulls (2026 Team Profile), Racing Point, Oracle Red Bull Racing (History & Technical Path)