The team says that it will give Stroll “every chance” to compete in the opening race of the season, which suggests that the decision could be left until the last-minute – and that the Canadian may possibly even drive the car in FP1 with the option of stepping out if he is unable to perform properly.
However, the first step will be for him to sample the Silverstone team’s simulator, which will give both parties a proper chance to assess his fitness.
