Stroll: We’ll see what my father decides to do

The purchase came in the wake of young Stroll's unsatisfactory season with underperforming Williams. His billionaire father has led a consortium to save the Silverstone based Formula 1 team with the goal to provide a more competitive environment for his son.

When asked about his future, by reporters at Spa-Francorchamps, the Canadian teenager said, “For the moment, I am here at Williams. I am not sure what I will be doing in the future. We’ll see what my father decides to do.”

"He’s a nice guy, I’ll hope he takes me," joked Stroll.

The option of the 19-year-old leaving Williams before the season ends to take up a seat with Force India was put to him, to which he replied, "Nothing’s guaranteed, but right now, I’m going to be just focused on this weekend and I’m going to give it my all like I always do and we’ll see what the future holds.”

“Right now, I’m going to be just taking it weekend by weekend and we’ll see what happens. I’m committed to Williams, I have a contract with Williams. We’ve achieved some good success in the past, last year, so right now I’m going to try and beat them [Force India].”

Asked if his father has kept him in the loop with regards to the deal, Stroll junior said, “No. He has done his due diligence and he sees that they currently punch above their weight. They do a really good job with what they have so he sees a lot of opportunity and a lot of potential.”

“They are in a very difficult position and he believes he can help grow the company and make them as competitive as they can be. At the moment I am at Williams and we will see what happens with me in the future.”

“I wish him all the best with Force India, it is definitely a very exciting future for him, but I am just focused on this weekend and what I am doing the rest of the year,” added Stroll somewhat cryptically.

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