Alex Albon commits to long term future with Williams Racing
By Williams Racing
May 15 2024
Williams Racing today announces that Alex Albon has committed his long-term future to the team. The Thai driver has signed a multi-year contract extension which takes the partnership into the new era of Formula 1 regulations and demonstrates a shared belief in the upward trajectory of the team.
Alex
Albon commits to long term future with Williams Racing
Since joining
Williams Racing, Alex Albon has showcased exceptional determination and
dedication both on and off the track. His performance since he joined ahead
of the 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship has been integral to the team's
progress and success, and his efforts significantly contributed to the
team’s best championship finishing position since 2017 of seventh last year.
The extended relationship underscores Williams Racing's commitment to
building a competitive team capable of challenging for podiums and
championships in Formula 1.
Alex Albon: "I am incredibly happy to be remaining with Williams Racing and
to continue working with such a talented and dedicated team of people. 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.”
James Vowles, Team Principal, Williams Racing: "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."
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