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Lawrence Stroll

Lawrence Stroll is a Canadian businessman and investor best known as the part-owner and executive chairman of Aston Martin and the owner of the Aston Martin Formula One team.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Lawrence Stroll is a Canadian billionaire businessman who built his fortune in fashion and now controls Aston Martin and its Formula One team. He is one of Canada's most prominent figures in global motorsport and luxury automotive.

What it is

Lawrence Stroll (born Lawrence Sheldon Strulović in Montreal, 1959) is a Canadian investor and executive. He made his wealth in fashion and later became part-owner and executive chairman of Aston Martin. Through a consortium, he acquired the Force India Formula One team in 2018, rebranding it as Racing Point and then Aston Martin for the 2021 season.

Why it matters

Stroll's ownership of the Aston Martin F1 team has put a Canadian at the centre of one of the sport's most historic brands. His son, Lance Stroll, drives for the team, linking family and business. He also represents a rare Canadian ownership stake in Formula One, raising the country's profile in international motorsport.

Key details

Stroll's net worth was estimated at US$3.9 billion by Forbes in March 2024. He is married to Raquel Stroll and has two children: Lance (Formula One driver) and Chloe (singer-songwriter). His full name at birth was Lawrence Sheldon Strulović, and he is a native of Montreal, Quebec.

In short

  • Canadian billionaire from Montreal
  • Controls Aston Martin F1 team
  • Son Lance is a driver for the team
  • Net worth US$3.9 billion (Forbes 2024)
Canadian angle

Stroll is a Canadian-born businessman from Montreal, and his family ties and motorsport ownership have made him a notable Canadian figure in international business and Formula One.

Quick questions

Who is Lawrence Stroll?
Lawrence Stroll is a Canadian businessman and investor best known for his ownership role in Aston Martin and the Aston Martin Formula One team.
What is his role in Formula One?
He led the consortium that acquired Force India in 2018, later renamed Racing Point and then Aston Martin for the 2021 season.
Is he related to Lance Stroll?
Yes, Lance Stroll is his son and competes in Formula One for Aston Martin.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Stroll
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, family, Aston Martin role, net worth mention
  2. Formula1.com — https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/lance-stroll
    Supports: Connection to Lance Stroll and Lawrence Stroll's takeover of Force India and transition to Aston Martin
  3. Aston Martin Formula One Team — https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/driver/lance-stroll
    Supports: Relationship to Lance Stroll and team ownership context