Alex Albon
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Albon says media ‘drove the push’ for his Formula 1 return
Set to return to the F1 grid in 2022, Alex Albon reckons the media “drove the push more than anyone else” for his new Williams deal.
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Williams ‘had to ignore’ Russell’s Albon pitch
Alex Albon revealed that board members at Williams had to blank out George Russell’s push to get him to the team, such was his enthusiasm for the move.
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IndyCar would have been preferred ‘plan B’ for Albon
Had he not signed with Williams for next season, Alex Albon said his preferred route for 2022 would have been taking up a drive in IndyCar.
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Albon: Williams improving faster than any rival
Alex Albon believes the rate of progression at Williams over the past two seasons exceeds every other team on the grid.
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Horner: Red Bull could recall Albon in 2023
Christian Horner has confirmed Red Bull have the option to recall Alex Albon for the 2023 season if they want to.
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Latifi excited to renew F2 partnership with Albon
Having been team-mates in Formula 2, Nicholas Latifi says he is looking forward to working with Alex Albon again – whom he rates “very highly”.
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Albon has ‘no idea’ what Mercedes clauses are yet
Alex Albon says that he has no idea what the “very strict” clauses Mercedes put in his Williams contract are.
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Max: Albon can do Gasly-style recovery at Williams
Max Verstappen believes the returning Alex Albon can take inspiration from Pierre Gasly’s return to form since leaving Red Bull.
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Albon takes no comfort in Perez’s 2021 struggles
While Sergio Perez has encountered similar issues to Alex Albon at Red Bull, it does not bring the latter any sense of comfort.
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Mercedes protected with ‘very strict’ Albon clauses
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has explained that Alex Albon’s Williams contract has been designed to protect their power unit information.
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Red Bull will miss Albon work ethic, but talent covered
Red Bull will miss Alex Albon, not because they are “short of talent” for the future but because of his “experience and work ethic”.
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Max backs Albon to shine at ‘less pressured’ Williams
Max Verstappen believes the “less pressured environment” that is Williams is a good place for his former team-mate Alex Albon.
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Norris and Russell: ‘It’s cool to have Albon back’
Lando Norris and George Russell both spoke about their pleasure at seeing their long-time friend and rival Alex Albon gain a seat at Williams for 2022.
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Capito explains why Albon, not de Vries, got the job
It was Alex Albon’s F1 experience that saw him take the Williams seat ahead of Nyck de Vries, revealed Jost Capito.
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Williams won’t comment on Red Bull’s Albon option
Alex Albon is a Williams driver for the 2022 season, and that is all Jost Capito is willing to say about his new driver’s contract.
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Wolff wins Red Bull tussle over Albon’s contract
Toto Wolff has won his battle with Christian Horner over Red Bull-backed Alex Albon’s move to Williams.
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Russell ‘confirmed’ Williams’ call to sign Albon
George Russell didn’t influence Williams’ decision to sign Alex Albon but rather “confirmed” to the team that he was the right choice.
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Capito’s RB and Merc rapport helped him sign Albon
Williams team principal Jost Capito said his working relationships with Mercedes and Red Bull enabled him to cut a deal to sign Alex Albon.
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Williams confirm Albon and Latifi as 2022 line-up
Alex Albon will be returning to Formula 1 as a Williams driver in 2022, the team have announced.
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The contenders to partner Bottas at Alfa in 2022
Valtteri Bottas will be joining Alfa Romeo next season, but who will partner him at the team in 2022? We discuss the contenders…
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Red Bull/Ferrari question Wolff’s Albon ‘influence’
Toto Wolff’s demand Red Bull release Alex Albon if he joins Williams is a “huge influence” from one team on another, says Christian Horner.
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Wolff: Red Bull must ‘free’ Albon for Williams move
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has made a U-turn, now saying he will only allow Alex Albon to join Williams if Red Bull release him.
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Mercedes deny blocking Albon’s Williams move
Toto Wolff has denied blocking Alex Albon’s F1 return but concedes the Thai driver is “probably” standing in the way of Nyck de Vries.
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Albon called ‘four times’ by Mercedes to stop Williams move
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Mercedes have repeatedly called their reserve driver Alex Albon, telling him not to join Williams.
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Horner: Alfa Romeo and Williams both keen on Albon
Red Bull principal Christian Horner has revealed that Williams and Alfa Romeo are potential 2022 options for Alex Albon.
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Red Bull looking at ‘any options in F1’ for Albon
Despite Friday’s news confirming Red Bull’s full 2022 line up, Alex Albon could yet return to the F1 next season with another team.
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Lawson didn’t ‘overshadow’ Albon in DTM
Alex Albon has said he hasn’t felt “overshadowed” by up-and-coming Red Bull junior Liam Lawson, after taking his first win in DTM on Sunday.
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Albon takes maiden pole and victory in DTM
Red Bull reserve driver Alex Albon took victory in Race 2 of DTM at the Nurburgring on Sunday, after taking pole position for the race.
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Albon on the ‘radar’ of Grosjean’s IndyCar team
Romain Grosjean is acting as a “salesman” for IndyCar to his former F1 rivals – with Alex Albon on his team’s “radar” for 2022.
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Albon holding IndyCar talks as F1 alternative
Alex Albon says IndyCar could be near the top of his list if he cannot secure a Formula 1 race seat for 2022.
