Alex Albon signs new multi-year F1 contract with Williams
Williams has secured the long-term future of Alex Albon by signing him to a multi-year contract extension, keeping him at the team beyond the 2026 regulations change.
Alex Albon commits to Williams' F1 revival
British-Thai driver Alex Albon has reaffirmed his commitment to the Williams Formula 1 team by signing a new multi-year contract extension, tying him to the Grove-based outfit into the 2026 regulations era and beyond.
Albon expressed his belief in Williams' long-term project, stating,
"This is a long-term project that I really believe in and want to play a key role in which is why I have signed a multi-year contract."
Despite a challenging start to the 2024 season, the 28-year-old underlined his confidence in the team's direction under the leadership of new team principal James Vowles.
Vowles' Endorsement
Vowles, who took over as Williams' team boss this year, hailed Albon's talent, technical input, and dedication, describing the contract extension as
"a huge vote of confidence in Williams and the journey back to competitiveness that we are on."
Williams' Resurgence
After a year out of Formula 1 in 2021, Albon joined Williams in 2022 and quickly established himself as the team's lead driver.
In 2023, he played a pivotal role in securing seventh place in the constructors' championship, scoring 27 of the team's 28 points single-handedly.
While the 2024 season has been a struggle for Williams so far, with the team yet to score a point, Albon remains optimistic about the team's progress under Vowles' guidance.
"I do believe the team is strong and healthy. I feel like there is definitely going to be an improvement. It's always nice if it happens now, but James is the right person for the job. There is definite progress,"
Albon stated after the Miami Grand Prix.
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