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Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon admitted that it’s been a “weird feeling” inheriting team-mate Logan Sargeant’s chassis for the
Following a heavy crash in FP1 that rendered Albon’s chassis unusable, Williams faced a dilemma due to a lack of spare parts. Despite the controversial decision to bench Sargeant and use his chassis, Albon managed to qualify in 12th place at Albert Park, giving hope for potential points in the race. Albon expressed mixed emotions about the situation but acknowledged the responsibility bestowed upon him. He aimed to repay the team’s trust by scoring points in the race as the ultimate recompense to Sargeant. Williams’ strategic move highlighted their determination to maximize their chances in a difficult season dominated by top teams. Albon remained realistic about the challenges ahead, especially with strong competition from RB’s Yuki Tsunoda, but kept his focus on seizing any opportunity for a points finish.
