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Williams has announced that Alex Albon has penned a fresh multi-yearcontract extension to remain with the squad through Formula 1’s regulation crossover in 2026. Albon returned to F1 with Williams in 2022 to replace the Mercedes-bound George Russell and has since rebuilt his reputation since a challenging spell with Red Bull. The Anglo-Thai driver thrived […]
Alex Albon returned to Formula 1 in 2022 with the Williams team to take over from George Russell, who was headed to Mercedes, and has successfully restored his reputation after a challenging period at Red Bull. Despite a difficult start to the current season and an overhauled car concept, Williams has yet to score any points in the first six races. Albon, however, has decided to stay committed to Williams through the upcoming changes in chassis and engine regulations in 2026. Team Principal James Vowles sees Albon’s decision to re-sign as a strong endorsement of their long-term vision and the progress they are making towards competitiveness. With Albon’s contract secured, Williams is focused on building a team capable of achieving substantial success in the future.
