Stroll says Singapore Sprint conditions were not difficult for him

Lance Stroll said he did not find the conditions in the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint especially difficult. He and Sergio Pérez collided at Turn 16 less than one lap into the event; Stroll was immediately out, while Pérez returned to the pits and later retired with damage.

Asked how difficult the conditions had been, Stroll replied: “Not so hard, I just got hit.” Earlier, he had said he did not know exactly what had happened and had not yet had time to review the incident.

Pérez said he was on the inside at Turn 16 and did not expect Stroll to close the door. He said he tried to brake, but it was too late and he locked up.

The stewards later took no further action, saying Stroll had taken a reasonable line into the corner and was not at fault.