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Williams boss James Vowles believes Alex Albon has demonstrated “the skills to become world champion” in F1.
Albon’s strong performances led Williams to finish seventh in the constructors’ championship, their best result since 2017. As a result, Albon has attracted interest from several teams, including Ferrari, if they choose to replace Carlos Sainz. Williams’ Head of Vehicle Performance, Andrew Shovlin, praised Albon’s improvement since leaving Red Bull, stating that he is now more confident and capable of getting the most out of the car. Shovlin believes that Albon has the potential to become a world champion. Williams exceeded expectations in 2023, aiming for ninth place in the championship but ultimately finishing seventh due to Albon’s exceptional driving, particularly defending against faster opponents in Montreal, Silverstone, and Monza. However, Albon’s achievements must be kept in perspective, as the top teams consistently score significantly more points in a single race weekend than Williams does in an entire season.
