Lance Stroll Sets Unwanted F1 Record in Monza as Yael Shelbia Watches
Model Yael Shelbia's partner Lance Stroll set an unwanted Formula 1 record at Monza, becoming the first driver to be eliminated in Q1 100 times.
The high-profile relationship between Israeli model Yael Shelbia and Canadian-Jewish billionaire Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll has been making headlines over the past year. The couple maintains a jet-setting romance, balancing luxury vacations and a connection to tradition, even as her former partner, Omer Adam, has moved on and married.
Shelbia frequently accompanies Stroll across the globe, supporting his demanding career trackside at various Grands Prix, including the recent Italian Grand Prix in Monza. However, right in front of his partner, the driver posted a particularly dismal statistic.
Driving for Aston Martin, Stroll set an unwanted historical record during qualifying in Monza. The 27-year-old driver became the first in the sport's history to be eliminated 100 times in the first qualifying session (Q1) since the three-stage knockout format was introduced in 2006, sealing what international reports dubbed the worst record in history.
This embarrassing milestone comes on the heels of a difficult season for Stroll and his team, who have struggled with poor performance. With no other driver coming close to such a tally of Q1 exits—the previous record stood at 74—Shelbia's partner now holds an unassailable and grim motorsport record.
