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Alex Albon finished seventh in Azerbaijan – but felt the team actually did too good for its own sake.
Alex Albon described Williams’ performance in Azerbaijan as “luxurious,” noting that he felt they were “too quick” during the race. He achieved his best result at Williams with a seventh place finish, while his teammate Franco Colapinto finished eighth, giving the team its best two-car result since 2016. With 10 points earned in Baku, Williams moved up to eighth in the constructors’ standings, overtaking Alpine. This marked a significant improvement for Albon, who doubled his points tally for the entire 2024 season in just one race. Despite the successful weekend, Albon also mentioned that the team’s unexpected speed in Baku caused strategic challenges, resulting in lost time in the midfield battles. Ultimately, he expressed satisfaction with the progress made by Williams and praised the team for their performance.
