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Lawrence Stroll’s new superyacht: Size doesn’t matter!

Aston Martin maestro Lawrence Stroll has swapped his 318-foot superyacht Faith for the sleek, 259-foot Project 714 – but trust us, this “downsize” is anything but a downgrade.

Launched from Feadship’s Aalsmeer yard, this deep-blue stunner turned a Dutch village into a gawking gallery as it glided through canals, dwarfing churches and houses. For Stroll, size is just a detail; it’s all about flair—and this yacht delivers.

F1 fans know that Stroll likes to play big. With an estimated $3.9 billion fortune, the Canadian billionaire is pushing Aston Martin toward glory, even if a race win is still a work in progress.

Project 714 boasts British design studio RWD’s sculpted lines, glass-drenched decks, a beach club with a pool, and – obviously – a helipad.

It’s ‘smaller’ than Faith, but calling it modest is like calling Max Verstappen a decent driver. Feadship hails it as “a true gentleman’s yacht,” though it’s more a billionaire’s dream machine.

As it glided toward Rotterdam for sea trials, Dutch locals gaped. Cost? A mystery, but chump change for the man steering Aston Martin’s F1 ambitions.

In Stroll’s world, size is just a number - speed and style reign supreme.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.