Motorsport
Alex Albon signs new contract with Williams
While everyone is keeping an eye on the situation surrounding Oscar Piastri’s future, Williams has extended the contract of Alexander Albon. We won’t see the 26-year-old at Williams next year as Williams is talking about a multi-year deal.
While everyone is keeping an eye on the situation surrounding Oscar Piastri’s future, Williams has extended the contract of Alexander Albon. The 26-year-old will not only be seen at Williams next year, as Williams is talking about a multi-year deal.
The former Red Bull driver Albon returned to Formula 1 as a permanent Williams driver in 2022 after a one-year break and has been convincing so far. Albon is clearly in control of the team’s battle with Latifi.
Today’s announcement by Williams may have been a reaction to the situation surrounding the Alpine stable and Oscar Piastri. The reigning Formula 2 champion has long been a leading candidate for the Williams seat in the 2023 season.
Albon also made fun of Oscar Piastri on Twitter, paraphrasing his reaction to the Alpine announcement.
“Williams Racing issued a press release this afternoon that I will be driving for them next year. That’s right. I signed a contract with Williams for 2023. I’ll be driving for Williams next year.”
“Alex is a great driver and a valued member of the Williams Racing team, so we are happy to confirm that we will be working with him long-term,” said Jost Capito.
It is not yet known who will become Albon’s co-driver at Williams next season. The contract with his current teammate Nicholas Latifi expires at the end of 2022. The Canadian’s poor performance makes staying at Williams unlikely.
Source: Twitter, Williams
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