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Alex Albon raised his stock further with an assured campaign for Williams in 2023 – but his ex-Mercedes team boss feels his best moments this year went beyond being merely impressive
Alex Albon had an impressive 2023 Formula 1 season with Williams FW45, leading the team to its best constructors’ championship finish in six years. He secured sixth place in The Race’s end-of-year ranking of all F1 drivers. Williams team principal, James Vowles, believes that Albon’s performances in the Canadian, British, and Italian Grands Prix were of world champion quality. Vowles, who has worked with F1 world champions in the past, praised Albon for his transformation, increased confidence, and belief in himself and the team. Albon’s drives in Monza, Montreal, and Silverstone were particularly notable for their flawless execution, impressing experts and suggesting that he could be among the elite drivers if given the right opportunity.
