P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Albon was looking set to score points before an unfortunate incident during the 2024 F1 Canadian GP.
Alex Albon highlighted that he was a “passenger” in the incident with Carlos Sainz, affecting his chance of scoring in the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite showcasing strong performance in varying conditions and making it to Q3, he ended up at the lower end of the points before the collision. Sainz’s spin at Turn 6 led to contact with Albon, ending his race. It was a disappointing outcome for Albon, who was enjoying the challenging race conditions. Williams chose a safe strategy based on conditions, which worked well until the untimely incident with Sainz, leaving Albon frustrated. Despite missing out on points, Albon emphasized the importance of staying true to their strategy rather than taking unnecessary risks observed in other teams’ decisions during the race.