Alex Albon in F1
No titles in Formula Renault, Formula 3, Formula 2, or any other high-level racing series, Alexander Albon was long waiting for his opportunity but got the chance to debut in Formula 1 in 2019. It turned out to be a success, as the Thai driver was promoted from Toro Rosso to Red Bull Racing halfway through the year. However, after 2020, he had to make way for the experienced Sergio Perez. In 2022, he made his comeback with the Williams team, and he did so in a very successful manner.
Albon proved himself twice for Red Bull
Albon made an impression in the karting world and transitioned to the Formula classes under the guidance of Red Bull. After success in Formula Renault 2.0 and European Formula 3, he was promoted to the GP3 series, where he finished second behind Charles Leclerc. This resulted in a promotion to Formula 2.
In 2012, Albon was removed from the Red Bull Junior Team but remained determined to prove himself. After two seasons in Formula 2, where he finished third behind George Russell and Lando Norris, he caught the attention of Red Bull once again. Helmut Marko, impressed by Albon's performances, brought him back to the Red Bull family in 2018 to race for Toro Rosso in Formula 1 alongside Daniil Kvyat.
Alex Albon and Max Verstappen at Red Bull
Albon's impressive performances in 2019 at Toro Rosso led to his promotion to Red Bull Racing, replacing Pierre Gasly. However, like Gasly, Albon struggled to match the pace of Max Verstappen. Despite securing a podium finish in Mugello in 2020, he was eventually replaced by Sergio Perez and became a test and reserve driver. At the end of 2021, Albon returned to Formula 1 as a driver for Williams, severing his ties with Red Bull.
Alex Albon in 2025
In 2025, Albon will again race for Williams. With investments from the American company Dorilton Capital, team principal James Vowles seems to be steadily improving the team. With Albon, the British team will not lack in terms of driver talent, as Albon has proven in previous years that he can outperform his equipment. The Thai driver will be joined by former Ferrari driver and multiple Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz in 2025. During the winter tests in Bahrain, Williams' new recruit set the fastest time of everyone. Although this doesn't mean much yet, Sainz's time was a full second faster than Albon's qualifying time in Bahrain in 2024. This clearly indicates that Williams has made significant progress ahead of the new season. Albon and Sainz hope to compete for fifth place in the constructors' championship this F1 season.
Alex Albon in 2024
Since the appointment of former Mercedes strategist James Vowles as team principal of Williams Racing in 2023, the British team has seen considerable growth. While Williams finished last in the constructors' championship in 2022, they secured seventh place just a year later. Albon scored 27 out of 28 points for his team in the 2023 F1 season. Unfortunately, this upward trend stalled in 2024. Although Albon again scored most of the points for Williams, the Thai driver finished 16th in the championship with 12 points to his name. His teammate Franco Colapinto, who stepped in for Logan Sargent since the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix, scored the other five points for Williams Racing in 2024.
Alex Albon's salary and net worth
Reports suggest that Alexander Albon will earn around 7.5 million euros in 2025 after signing a new contract with his team last year. His net worth is estimated to be around 5 million euros.
Alex Albon's age, nationality, and height
Alex Albon was born on March 23, 1996, in London, United Kingdom. He is 28 years old and holds both British and Thai nationality. He will celebrate his 29th birthday on March 23, 2025. Albon is 1.86 meters tall and weighs approximately 74 kilograms.
Alex Albon's girlfriend
Since 2019, Albon has been in a relationship with Muni He, better known as Lily Muni. This Chinese beauty is a professional golfer, sometimes referred to as the female Tiger Woods. Together, the couple maintains an Instagram page dedicated to Albon's pets, which include both dogs and cats.
Alex Albon news
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