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British-Thai F1 driver Alex Albon has agreed to a multi-year extension with Williams Racing. Albon took a turbulent turn after a positive start to this F1 career at Red Bull Toro Rosso. Albon partnered with the defending world champion, Max Verstappen, at Red Bull before being transferred to demoted to the reserve driver role after a string of poor performances.
He was the Scuderia AlphaTauri and Red Bull test driver through the 2021 season and then joined Williams in the 2022 season, replacing George Russell. Since then Albon has gradually improved and produced some incredible performances before renewing his contract with a multi-year extension in 2024.
This is a long-term project that I really believe in: Alex Albon
Speaking about the extension, Alex Albon said, "I am incredibly happy to be remaining with Williams Racing and to continue working with such a talented and dedicated team of people,” Alex shared. " It has been a difficult start to the year but since joining Williams we have made significant progress together and I have seen the huge changes happening behind the scenes to take us back to the front of the grid."
“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. The journey will take time but I am confident we are building the right team to move forward and achieve great things in the years to come.”
We are delighted to secure Alex's long-term future: James Vowles
Williams Team Principal, James Vowles, also expressed excitement and elation after securing Alex Albon on a long-term deal. As per the Williams website, Vowles said, "We are delighted to secure Alex's long-term future with Williams Racing. He has exceptional talent, technical input and dedication to the cause and this is a huge vote of confidence in Williams and the journey back to competitiveness that we are on."
“Since joining, Alex has consistently demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure, and signing him for the long-term is a big piece of the puzzle of moving us up the grid."
