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Williams has revealed that Alex Albon suffered “huge “damage to his floor in Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix when he ran over the bollard that Max Verstappen had hit. The Grove-based squad’s challenging start to the campaign continued last weekend as Albon trailed home in 18th place, while Logan Sargeant retired after a collision. However, […]
Williams’ challenging start to the season continued as Albon finished in 18th place while Sargeant retired after a collision. Team Principal James Vowles revealed that Albon was nursing significant damage from Lap 50 onwards, costing him around a second per lap. The floor damage Albon sustained affected his performance, leading to a lock-up and overshoot at Turn 11 near the end of the race. Ultimately, the damage contributed to Albon’s descent to the back of the pack as he pitted for fresh tyres. Meanwhile, Sargeant’s clash with Magnussen led to his retirement, making him the only driver not to complete the race. Esteban Ocon’s 10th-place finish secured a crucial point for Alpine, leaving Williams and Sauber as the only two teams yet to score in 2024.
