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The Canadian GP was the latest F1 race to feature a blunt bit of Williams team radio interaction from the usually mild-mannered Alex Albon. But that rant wasn’t quite what it seemed
Mild-mannered Alex Albon has gained a reputation in Formula 1 for delivering blunt radio messages to his Williams team when disagreeing with their strategic decisions.
During the Canadian Grand Prix, Albon questioned the team’s choices over the radio and expressed frustration as he slipped down the order.
Albon later joked that his messages were strategically played at certain moments to create a narrative, highlighting the lack of context in brief radio snippets.
Although more vocal with his frustrations as Williams improves, Albon’s concerns are often justified.
While post-race Albon didn’t blame his team publicly, it’s common for drivers to express frustration over the radio in high-pressure situations before providing more detailed explanations later.
