Lance Stroll’s unfortunate Saturday at the Belgian GP took an embarrassing turn as his slip while trying to enter the Aston Martin paddock motorhome was caught on camera.
The incident occurred during the rainy conditions at Spa-Francorchamps, adding to the challenges he faced during the race weekend.
As the rain poured down at the circuit, Stroll hurriedly attempted to climb the stairs to the motorhome at an angle.
Unfortunately, his foot slipped, causing him to lose balance and fall to the floor.
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Fortunately, the video cut just before he hit the ground fully, and he emerged from the mishap without any injuries.
The slip was not the only mishap Stroll encountered that day.
Earlier in the sprint shootout, he experienced a crash that proved costly for both him and his team.
Taking a gamble with slick tires in an effort to reach SQ3, Stroll slid wide at the corner with no name, colliding with the barriers.
The incident brought the session to an early stop and dashed the hopes of his Aston Martin teammate, Fernando Alonso, from advancing as well.
Stroll’s challenging day was part of a series of unfortunate events for the Aston Martin team.
Alonso also faced a crash during the sprint race, further adding to the team’s woes.
Reflecting on the incidents, Lance Stroll admitted, “It was definitely not the Saturday we had hoped for.
“The crash during the sprint race was a setback, and I apologise to the team for that.
“We were aiming for better results, but it just wasn’t our day.”
Mike Krack, the team principal of Aston Martin, expressed his disappointment with the outcomes, saying, “It was a tough day for the team.
“Both Lance and Fernando encountered challenges that impacted their performance.
“However, we remain resilient and will regroup to come back stronger.”
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Despite the setbacks, the team remained optimistic about their chances in the main race on Sunday.
They were determined to analyse the data and make the necessary adjustments to improve their performance.