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Alex Albon stays with Williams on ‘multi-year’ contract

15th May 2024
Simon Ostler

Alex Albon has signed a ‘multi-year’ contract extension that sees him remain a Williams driver through 2026 and beyond.

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The Thai driver was linked with potential moves to both Red Bull and Mercedes in the aftermath of Lewis Hamilton’s announcement that he’ll join Ferrari in 2025, but will now pledge his allegiance to Williams for the upcoming regulation overhaul.

Albon was instrumental in Williams’ revival in 2023, as the team enjoyed its most successful Formula 1 season since 2017. He scored 27 of the team’s 28 points on the way to seventh in the constructors’ championship.

Williams has had a more difficult start to the 2024 season, but Albon again has delivered the strongest results, with two 11th places.

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"I am incredibly happy to be remaining with Williams Racing and to continue working with such a talented and dedicated team of people,” said Albon.

“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.”

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James Vowles, Williams Team Principal, added: "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."

Images courtesy of Motorsport Images.

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