Williams confirms multi-yr arrangement with Albon

Williams Racing has verified a new multi-yr arrangement with Alexander Albon, extending their partnership that began at the begin of the present time.

Soon after various important bulletins around the very last pair of times which includes Sebastian Vettel’s retirement and Fernando Alonso’s shock departure from Alpine, Williams Racing has designed an additional piece of the driver market place distinct by asserting that Alex Albon will stay section of its driver line-up for the 2023 FIA Formulation A person Environment Championship and further than.

Soon after investing the earlier time on the sidelines, the Thai-British driver joined the Grove centered crew at the begin of the present time, and amazed with stand-out performances, which includes his debut details-scoring race for Williams in Melbourne.

The 26-yr-aged driver scored two even more details with a ninth-area end at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix with his crew mate Nicholas Latifi nonetheless to rating a issue in 2022.

Commenting on the deal extension, Albon explained: “It is genuinely thrilling to be remaining with Williams Racing for 2023 and I search ahead to looking at what we can realize as a crew in the remainder of this time and upcoming yr.

“The crew is pushing difficult to development, and I am genuinely inspired to proceed this journey and even more create our learnings jointly. “

Williams Group Principal Jost Capito included: “Alex is a huge driver and valued member of Williams Racing, so we’re thrilled to be in a position to validate we will be functioning with him on a extended-time period foundation. Alex delivers a terrific mix of talent and insightful learnings that will assistance carry the crew bigger achievement in the long run.

“He’s a intense competitor, has proved a common and faithful crew member and we are delighted that he will offer a secure foundation for us to proceed to create in this new F1 vehicle period.