Albon signs multi-year contract extension with Williams
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Alex Albon has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams, which will keep him at the team into Formula 1’s new regulation era when it kicks off in 2026.

Speaking of the contract extension, 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.

“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.

  • LCP
    5•6 months ago

    Glad he has a seat. He’s the driver I’m rooting for this year after his strong performance last year.

  • @Mateoto
    1•6 months ago

    I would have bet that Albon was also a contender for the Audi or Mercedes seat. Williams must have a promising outlook if he decided to stay with them instead of gambling on a one-year stint at Mercedes or a restart with Audi.

    • @GreenEngineering3475OPEnglish
      1•6 months ago

      Albon was also a contender for the Audi or Mercedes seat

      No way, Audi is looking towards Albon as a contender. Sainz is a better option for both Audi and Merc. Alpine boys(mainly Gasly) are also looking to move, one of them could land at Audi.

      Vowels could have helped with his promotion to Merc, but doesn’t look like there was much interest from Merc.

      If Vowels and Albon bring Williams to top of the midfield and I belive these two are right people for this job. He might get called back to Red Bull to replace Perez in 2026 (maybe), because I don’t see another top drive for him in the near future .

      Meanwhile, I am happy to see him at Williams with Vowels, hoping he gets a fair chance in a top team.

      • @Mateoto
        2•6 months ago

        Sure. With Sainz Sr.'s history with Audi, Sainz is definitely their number one choice. However, Audi will likely have a pipeline of drivers, as Sainz’s chances for a seat at Red Bull or Mercedes are also strong. If Sainz isn’t available, I would have assumed Audi would try to grab Albon.

      • @Everythingispenguins
        1•6 months ago

        Didn’t Sainz all really pass on Audi? Things can always change, but I am pretty sure I saw that he turned down the contract Sauber/Audi offered him.

        I guess I could look it up with the phone in my hand…