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Alex Albon has a contract in place for the 2025 Formula 1 season at Williams – however, the Thai-British driver has hinted it is not a guarantee that he will race there.
Alex Albon did not confirm if he will be racing for Williams in 2025 amidst speculations about a move to Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari next year. Williams team principal James Vowles acknowledged that Albon has a contract with the team for 2025, but did not rule out the possibility of him being bought out. Nico Hulkenberg’s confirmation at Stake F1 signals the ongoing driver market changes ahead of Audi’s entry in 2026. Albon’s response to questions about his future at Williams was vague, emphasizing the rapid developments in the driver market. With the introduction of new technical regulations in 2026, many drivers are seeking long-term deals, though Albon downplayed the necessity of being fully integrated into a team before the changes. He highlighted the importance of understanding a team’s car design philosophy for the upcoming regulations and emphasized the significance of effective communication and feedback in the transition period.
