Williams team principal Jost Capito has revealed Alex Albon’s role in influencing the team’s choice of his 2023 team mate.
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Who are this weekend’s four F1 newcomers – and could any be on the 2023 grid?
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari, McLaren, Williams and Alfa Romeo will run a quartet of new drivers from different backgrounds all seeking a place on the F1 grid.
Williams looking for a driver “who will push Alex along” in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams, one of two Formula 1 teams yet to confirm their 2023 driver line-up, are looking for “someone who will push” Alexander Albon.
De Vries handed full-time Formula 1 seat with AlphaTauri in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onNyck de Vries, the 2019 Formula 2 champion and 2021 Formula E world champion, will race for AlphaTauri in 2023.
Albon thought “long and hard” over whether to return in Singapore
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon admitted he wasn’t certain he would be able to return to action this weekend after suffering complications arising from surgery two weeks ago.
Albon says F1 return in Singapore after surgery will be a “big challenge”
2022 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams have confirmed Alex Albon will return to the cockpit for the Singapore Grand Prix, after he missed the Italian Grand Prix due to appendicitis
Star debutant de Vries wary “not only merit” needed for 2023 F1 seat
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries hopes to land a full-time drive in Formula 1 next year after his widely-praised debut last weekend, but says “it’s not only merit” that will determine whether he gets the chance.
Williams have “higher expectations” for Monza as team seeks points
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams’ Alex Albon says the team “have higher expectations going into Monza” as F1 heads to a low-downforce track suited to their car’s strengths
Nissany becomes third Formula 2 driver to earn ban, after string of collisions
Formula 2
Posted onWilliams junior driver Roy Nissany has become the third Formula 2 driver this year to earn an automatic ban from an event.
Williams: Points-scoring Belgian GP pace not just due to straight line speed
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams believe their most competitive showing at the Belgian Grand Prix, where they achieved their third points score this year, was not just down to their straight-line speed.
Exclusive: Albon on his successful return at Williams and learning to be “more selfish”
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has signed Alexander Albon to a new multi-year deal just half a year into his return. He told RaceFans how he’s learned to be “more selfish” since losing his Red Bull drive.
Albon to stay at Williams on new, “multi-year” deal
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has extended its contract with Alexander Albon who will remain at the team in 2023 as part of a new, multi-year deal.
Sargeant to make F1 practice debut in home round at COTA
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams junior driver Logan Sargeant will make his debut in an official Formula 1 practice session at his home round of the championship, the United States Grand Prix.
Albon says his penalty points are ‘undeserved’ but his track record gives cause for concern
2022 F1 season
Posted onHalfway into the first year of his return to F1 racing, Alexander Albon is already halfway towards a one-race ban. Had he not spent a year out it could be worse.
Williams’ new Red Bull-esque sidepod design is a “much-needed upgrade” – Albon
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon has high hopes for the improvement Williams will make from its first major upgrade of the season, but admits it may take a while to get the most out of.
Williams to bring upgrade for Albon’s car only at Silverstone
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams will bring an upgraded aerodynamic package for their home race this weekend, but it will only be available for one of the team’s two drivers.
Williams fined for late submission of budget cap documents
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has become the first Formula 1 team to run afoul of the sport’s Financial Regulations, incurring a $25,000 fine.
How Albon’s “outstanding” race performances have impressed Williams
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’ head of vehicle performance Dave Robson explains how Alex Albon is providing the leadership the team hoped for in 2022.
After disappearing from Williams’ car, Senna’s logo is now on the McLaren
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren have added the logo of their late former driver Ayrton Senna to their car ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.
“We’re right on the on the cusp of a big result”: Q&A with Williams junior Logan Sargeant
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams junior Logan Sargeant is the closest of any US driver to an F1 seat, racing in F2 this year. RaceFans asked him about his progress to the top.