P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Albon has dismissed that the increased competition he has experienced at Williams from Franco Colapinto has had an impact on his performances in F1.
Alex Albon has regained his reputation with Williams in 2022 after a year off in 2021 due to losing his seat at Red Bull. Despite initial doubts about his performance level, he has faced tougher competition internally since Colapinto replaced Sargeant, making a strong impact. The pressure on Albon has increased, but he has welcomed the challenge and sees it as beneficial for Williams’ development. Colapinto’s success in F1 has not fazed Albon, who remains focused on his own performance and learning from his teammate. Albon highlights the complexities of talent assessment in the Formula 2 and Formula 3 feeder series compared to Formula 1, pointing out the influence of teams and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamics between F1 and feeder series teams and drivers for accurate evaluation.
