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Alex Albon has theorised that Red Bull’s second drivers who have been promoted from Racing Bulls have struggled due to the latter’s more “forgiving” F1 cars.
Alex Albon has suggested that previous Red Bull second drivers, who were promoted from Racing Bulls, struggled due to the more “forgiving” nature of the latter’s Formula 1 cars.
Albon himself faced challenges at Red Bull, losing his seat after one full season in 2020 due to performance differences with Max Verstappen.
The trend continues with Pierre Gasly and Liam Lawson, both not lasting long before being replaced, highlighting the difficulty in transitioning to the Red Bull team.
Albon explained that the Red Bull car is more demanding, especially compared to the “forgiving” Racing Bulls, making it a challenging adjustment for promoted drivers.
As rumors swirl about Isack Hadjar potentially joining Red Bull, the young driver expressed feeling unprepared for such a leap, emphasizing the importance of gaining more experience before moving up.
