This is why Alex Albon has decided to sign a multi-year renewal with Williams in Formula 1
May 15, 2024
Lhe story between Alexander Albon and Williams continues: on the eve of the Formula 1 race weekend in Imola, the Grove team announced that the Anglo-Thai driver has signed a new multi-year agreement. The length has not been confirmed, but it is clear that Albon will experience the beginning of the new technical era with Williams in 2026. Albon was reborn in Williams after the difficulties of his experience in Red Bull, becoming one of the pillars of the team. The seventh place obtained in the constructors’ championship last year thanks to his efforts is clear proof of this. But it is clear that trust is mutualgiven that Alex has chosen to continue his working relationship with the English team despite the fact that the driver market for the next few seasons is very lively, and not just for the top teams.
“I am incredibly happy to continue with Williams, working with such a talented and focused group of people. It hasn’t been an easy start to the season, but great progress has been made since I arrived at Williams, and I have seen from close to the big changes made behind the scenes to bring us back to the prestigious positions on the grid – he comments Albon -. It’s a long-term project that I really believe in and that I want to actively contribute to, and that’s why I signed a multi-year contract. It will take time, but I am confident that we are building the right team to grow and achieve great success in the years to come.”
“We are thrilled to have secured a long-term future for Alex at Williams – declares the team principal of the team, James Vowles -. He has exceptional talent, an eye for technique and a strong determination for the cause, and that is a great demonstration of trust towards Williams and the path to return to the success we are facing. Since joining the team, Alex has demonstrated the ability to perform at his best under pressure, and signing a long-term deal with him is an important piece of the puzzle that will allow us to make our way up the field.” And so another member of next year’s lineup has gone in his place. It remains to be seen who will join Albon in Williams in the future. Who knows, maybe the chosen one might not be ours Kimi Antonelli, talent on the launching pad who could soon find a place in Formiula 1.
