Aston Martin have confirmed Lance Stroll will return to the team for the Bahrain Grand Prix after missing pre-season testing through injury. Canadian Stroll, 24, injured his wrist in a cycling accident and was replaced by reserve driver Felipe Drugovich for the three-day test last week. The team said both reserve drivers, Drugovich and Stoffel Vandoorne, will be at the Sakhir circuit if needed. In a statementexternal-link, Stroll said he was “frustrated” at not to be involved in testing but added the team felt it was best he focused on his recovery for the record 23-race season ahead. Stroll finished 15th in the drivers’ championship last year and will be partnered by two-time world champion Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin for the new campaign.

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