Alex Albon has been non-committal on remaining with Williams long-term, as he suspects movement in the Formula 1 driver market will happen in the coming weeks. The Anglo-Thai driver has rebuilt his reputation since returning to F1 in 2022, scoring all but one of Williams’ 28 points last term as it claimed seventh in the […]
  • Mateoto@lemmy.world
    8·
    6 months ago

    Honestly, I assumed Audi had its eye on him. He could also be a strong candidate for a one-year stint with Merc until they get Kimi ready for the seat.

    Albon is definitely eyeing more promising offers than Williams at the moment

    • GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      7·
      6 months ago

      He could also be a strong candidate for a one-year stint with Merc until they get Kimi ready for the seat.

      There is a perception that he has only raced against weak opponent(s) in Williams(Sargeant and Latifi). A year at Merc will certainly clear the doubts. Vowles could help him get in Merc and year against Russell could raise his stock even more.

      I assumed Audi had its eye on him.

      He is not young, I don’t think he can take a gamble on Audi getting the 2026 regs right and being front of the grid.