Chandhok Questions Stroll's Steering Input at Brazil
Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok criticized Lance Stroll's steering inputs during a replayed corner in Friday's first practice session.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Motorsports
Sky Sports F1 pundit Karun Chandhok reacted to a replay of Lance Stroll wrestling with his Aston Martin steering wheel through Turn 6 during Brazilian Grand Prix practice. Stroll finished the first practice session 19th and 18th in the second.
Why it matters
Chandhok's analysis points to a driver-control issue that can cost lap time in high-speed corners at a circuit where grip is changing across the weekend. For fans following the championship field, practice pace and car handling are early indicators of qualifying and race performance.
Stroll ranked 19th in the first practice and 18th in the second at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The replayed steering input occurred at Turn 6, but the source does not quantify its effect on lap time.
The players
Karun Chandhok
Former Formula One driver turned Sky Sports F1 pundit known for technical analysis of driver inputs and car behavior.
Lance Stroll
Canadian Formula One driver racing for Aston Martin, the son of Racing Point and Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll.
Max Verstappen
Dutch Formula One driver for Red Bull Racing and a multiple world champion known for his aggressive racing style.
The details
Chandhok described Stroll turning the steering wheel beyond the tyre's slip angle in a high-speed corner, then piling on steering lock as understeer developed and the car kept sliding. Stroll also had an on-track altercation with Max Verstappen while heading to the grid for practice starts.
Timeline
Friday, November 7, 2026: Brazilian Grand Prix FP1 and the steering replay
Friday afternoon, November 7, 2026: Stroll finishes P18 in FP2
Season Trajectory
Stroll's recurring handling criticism follows a pattern in his Aston Martin career, and his power unit retirement at the Mexican Grand Prix adds reliability concerns to the performance picture. Early practice positions at Brazil place him behind the front of the field as the season's final rounds approach.
Stroll's practice positions of P19 and P18 affect where he starts qualifying and how much track position he needs to recover in the race. Fantasy players tracking Aston Martin should note the handling issue flagged by Chandhok before committing to Stroll.
The takeaway
Practice telemetry and broadcast replays can reveal driver-input issues that a timing sheet alone will not show, so watch later sessions for whether Stroll's steering approach changes through Turn 6. Early handling problems often shape qualifying strategy more than the raw lap time suggests.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GPfans.
