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The Williams driver details how he used data to present his case to Team Principal’s, which became his gateway to getting back on the grid in 2022.
Alex Albon used statistics on Pierre Gasly and Sergio Perez to approach Team Principals and make a comeback to Formula 1. After losing his Red Bull seat to Sergio Perez, Albon became a Test and Reserve driver, assisting the team with simulator work. He analyzed data from the simulator sessions and found that he consistently lagged behind Max Verstappen in qualifying and race results. Albon presented this data to team bosses, highlighting that his performance was better than his previous teammates. Eventually, his efforts paid off as he secured a seat with Williams.
