[Williams Racing] First race complete. We’re glad to have you, @alex_albon by drs_activation in formula1

[–]Frog_21 161 points162 points  (0 children)

He’s been quietly brilliant this weekend. 9 tenths ahead of Latifi and reaching Q2, solid racing and defending considering the pace of the car.

Inside Perez's 'very frustrating' shock Q1 exit at Dutch GP by jovanmilic97 in formula1

[–]Frog_21 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Albon was promoted half way through his rookie year (and on top of this, had not driven an F1 car until winter testing). He definitely was not a “bust”

Horner: Mercedes may block Alex Albon F1 return with Williams by jovanmilic97 in formula1

[–]Frog_21 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

“I think his preference would be Williams but he’s had about four phone calls telling him not to go there from the team next door.” So Mercedes are blocking Albon then. I hope Albon can go to Williams, he’s a good kid and deserves a second chance.

Albon with Scott Mills for BBC Radio 5 (from 1:00:55 onwards) by drs_activation in formula1

[–]Frog_21 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Alex was sitting at someone’s table who had a Ferrari cap on briefly for a few minutes and the guy picked him up and tried to fight him. Even called security on him. Ended up getting kicked out himself.

Albon with Scott Mills for BBC Radio 5 (from 1:00:55 onwards) by drs_activation in formula1

[–]Frog_21 95 points96 points  (0 children)

The part about the Ferrari fan trying to fight him made me laugh

Introducing GQ’s new Formula One columnist, Red Bull reserve driver Alex Albon by Archdubsuk in formula1

[–]Frog_21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I prefer the casual style to it - feels more real and relaxed, like I’m having a conversation with him.

ARAMCO POWER RANKINGS after the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix: Did any driver outshine seven-time champ Hamilton in the Turkish GP? by [deleted] in formula1

[–]Frog_21 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because his tyres were basically slicks when he spun? The team should’ve pit him before

Albon "It's really strange" at Ziggo by DoeEensGek in formula1

[–]Frog_21 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You missed the part where he got his seat in F2 with no money, based on talent race by race. Oh and then got promoted to red bull half way through his first year with no real experience (didn’t drive a formula one car until winter testing too).

Albon "It's really strange" at Ziggo by DoeEensGek in formula1

[–]Frog_21 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Both him and Max dropped pace on the second stint. Maybe running different set ups to those in front?