Lance Stroll's Baffling Silence in Post-Monza Interview

Why it matters: Lance Stroll's uncommunicative behavior in the media pen reflects a growing trend, raising questions about driver-media relations and his current mindset following a challenging race weekend.

The details:

• Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll largely refused to engage with media at Monza, mirroring a similar incident at the Dutch Grand Prix where he walked out.
• When pressed about Esteban Ocon's five-second penalty for forcing him off track, Stroll initially remained completely silent. After a third attempt, he curtly responded, "I don't have anything to say about it."
• Other questions, such as his opening stint on hard tyres, received short replies like "yep," and he stated there was "not much" positive to take away from Monza.
• His Monza race saw him finish 18th, while teammate Fernando Alonso retired due to suspension failure, marking a difficult Grand Prix for the team.
• In contrast, Aston Martin's internal media received a more detailed account, where Stroll discussed strategy, pit stop reliability issues, and hoping for a Safety Car that never materialized.

What's next: Stroll and Aston Martin will look to rebound at the upcoming Baku Grand Prix, hoping for improved performance and, perhaps, more engagement from the driver with the press.