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Albon doesn't hold back after the race: ''I don't know how to go faster''
- GPblog.com
Alexander Albon is under increasing pressure at Red Bull Racing. The Thai driver was lapped by Max Verstappen during the GP of Spain and after the race, Albon had no idea what this was about.
In two weeks' time, Albon will return to the place where he had the chance of a lifetime in 2019. The Belgian Grand Prix in 2019 was the scene of the change between Albon and Pierre Gasly, but the struggles are similar for Red Bull's second choice driver. Gasly is performing well at AlphaTauri, whereas Albon has struggled to truly make an impact despite his statistics being better.
Albon further down the line
The onboard radio after the race speaks volumes. Albon has no idea what's going wrong and wants to put right. ''I really don't know what I could do better with my tyres. That back keeps sliding in all directions," Albon explained. When his engineer quietly reads the top ten, Albon doesn't need to know anything about it.
''We have to take a look at it. I just don't know how I can go any faster.''
Christian Horner's anointing words don't help either, if they point to traffic and dirty air as reasons. If his engineer then tells that Sebastian Vettel has been able to do a single stop with the red belt, Albon has lost it. ''Our tires were already there after seven laps," concludes the Thai.