Albon's future almost clear: "The decision will be taken in a few days' time"

Red Bull Racing will announce the future of Alexander Albon in 'a few days'. It is clear that his seat with the Austrian team is far from certain and is mainly competed for by brand new race winner Sergio Perez.

For Albon, Abu Dhabi is the last chance he has to show that he belongs in the Red Bull. "We will certainly wait for the last race," says advisor Helmut Marko to Kleine Zeitung. "We do not want to draw hasty conclusions. The decision will be taken in a few days' time."

The possible successor of Albon is Racing Point driver Perez. The Mexican has been on Red Bull's radar since the second half of the season, according to Marko. "I will fly to England on Monday and a decision will be made before Christmas," Marko said.

Albon has not impressed massively during his first full season at Red Bull. While teammate Max Verstappen has made ten trips to the podium in 2020 inlcuding a race victory on Formula 1's 70th Anniversary race at Silverstone, Albon has only managed two third places. Albon also failed to beat the Dutchman in qualifying in 2020.