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Lance Stroll labels first Formula One podium 'a dream come true'

Lance Stroll has labelled his first podium in Formula One as a "dream come true" and was "left for words" following a crazy Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

The Canadian rookie -- in just the eighth race of his F1 career -- had been running within the top ten during the early stages, before he benefited from a collision between the Force India's of Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon, with resulting debris also damaging Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari.

Following a 20-minute red-flag stoppage, Stroll found himself in fourth when Williams teammate Felipe Massa retired with a broken rear damper. Fourth soon turned into third when Lewis Hamilton was forced to make an unscheduled pit-stop for a loose headrest.