Alexander Albon to complete Toro Rosso's 2019 line-up
6 years, 1 month ago

Alexander Albon to complete Toro Rosso's 2019 line-up

The Hindu  

Toro Rosso has confirmed rookie Alexander Albon will complete its line-up in Formula One next season alongside Daniil Kvyat. Rumours have been circulating that British-Thai driver Albon would step up from Formula Two to replace Brendon Hartley, who finished 19th out of 20 drivers this season. Albon was dropped by the Red Bull programme in 2012 but was a title contender in F2 this campaign until a start-line incident in the season-ender curtailed his hopes and saw him finish third. It was confirmed in September that Kvyat, who was demoted by Red Bull and dropped twice in the space of 18 months in 2016-17, would return to the team after spending this season as a reserve driver for Ferrari to replace Pierre Gasly, who is taking the Red Bull seat left vacant by Daniel Ricciardo's move to Renault.

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F1 driver Alex Albon signs a multiyear contract extension with Williams
8 months ago

F1 driver Alex Albon signs a multiyear contract extension with Williams

Associated Press  

GROVE, England — Formula One driver Alex Albon has ended speculation about his future by signing a multiyear contract extension with Williams in what team principal James Vowles called “a huge vote of confidence” in the once-dominant team’s rebuild. Wednesday’s announcement comes after speculation linking Albon with an open seat at Mercedes when Lewis Hamilton leaves for Ferrari at the …

2023 Formula One season: Drivers who stood out and those who came out with damaged reputations
1 year, 1 month ago

2023 Formula One season: Drivers who stood out and those who came out with damaged reputations

The Hindu  

The 74th Formula One championship ended in Abu Dhabi last week, with Max Verstappen finishing the season in style with another dominant show. Though the Dutchman faced no real challenge as he wrapped up his third straight driver’s title, there were some exceptional performances across the grid, with drivers in less competitive machinery shining. Though the team’s form nosedived in …

Formula One: Here is Everything You Need to Know to Ahead of New F1 Season
1 year, 10 months ago

Formula One: Here is Everything You Need to Know to Ahead of New F1 Season

News 18  

Ahead of the new season of Formula One, here is a look at the drivers’ nationality, age as well as their position and points from last season of Mercedes, Alpine, Haas, McLaren, Red Bull, Aston Martin, Alpha Tauri, Ferrari, AlfaRomeo and Williams. Mercedes Engine: Mercedes Team Principal: Toto Wolff — Lewis Hamilton 38, 6th/240pts — George Russell 25, 4th/275pts A …

Formula 1: Alex Albon ruled out of Italian GP with appendicitis; debutant Nyck De Vries to replace him
2 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1: Alex Albon ruled out of Italian GP with appendicitis; debutant Nyck De Vries to replace him

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Williams added that Formula 2 and Formula E champion Nyck De Vries will stand in for 26-year-old Albon, taking part in Saturday’s practice session and qualifying before making his F1 debut Monza: Alex Albon will miss the Formula One Italian Grand Prix this weekend after coming down with appendicitis, his team Williams announced on Saturday. Negatives: - Missing out on …

Formula One 2023 Season Grid: Teams and Drivers For the Upcoming Season
2 years, 4 months ago

Formula One 2023 Season Grid: Teams and Drivers For the Upcoming Season

News 18  

Four-time Formula One world champions Sebastian Vettel announced that he will hang up his boots at the end of the season with an emotional speech in a heartfelt video that broke the internet. Alpine: Current Drivers: Fernando Alonso; Estaban Ocon Drovers for the 2023 season: Estaban Ocon, TBC Veteran racer Fernando Alonso turned heads with the announcement that he will …

F1: Alex Albon to Stay with Williams with Dig at Oscar Piastri
2 years, 5 months ago

F1: Alex Albon to Stay with Williams with Dig at Oscar Piastri

News 18  

British-born Thai driver Alex Albon is staying at Williams next year and beyond after agreeing on a multi-year deal, the Formula One team said on Wednesday. “It’s really exciting to be staying with Williams Racing for 2023 and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve as a team in the remainder of this season and next year," said …

F1: Alex Albon Proves a Point by Scoring Them with Williams
2 years, 7 months ago

F1: Alex Albon Proves a Point by Scoring Them with Williams

News 18  

Alex Albon has made his point, and scored three from six races this year, after starting the Formula One season seeking redemption. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The 26-year-old British-born Thai finished 10th in Australia, acclaimed by the team as a “tyre whisperer” after starting last and …

Formula One: Albon to join Latifi at Williams in 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

Formula One: Albon to join Latifi at Williams in 2022

The Hindu  

Red Bull-backed Thai racer Alexander Albon will return to Formula One next season as a Williams driver alongside Canadian Nicholas Latifi, the British-based former champion announced on Wednesday. "When you take a year out of F1 it's never certain you will make a return so I'm extremely thankful to Red Bull and Williams for believing in me and helping me …

Alex Albon agrees deal to race for Williams next season
3 years, 4 months ago

Alex Albon agrees deal to race for Williams next season

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alex Albon will return to …

Alex Albon to Make His Formula 1 Comeback With Williams in 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

Alex Albon to Make His Formula 1 Comeback With Williams in 2022

News 18  

After the announcement of the deal, Albon took to Twitter to express his happiness upon making his return to the F1 circuit, he wrote, ” I can’t tell you how good it feels to say. The most sincere thank you to Jost and everyone at Williams for trusting me with this opportunity and of course R ed Bull Racing especially …

Formula One: Red Bull Want to Bring Alexander Albon Back to F1, Says Christian Horner
3 years, 4 months ago

Formula One: Red Bull Want to Bring Alexander Albon Back to F1, Says Christian Horner

News 18  

Red Bull are seeking to secure Alexander Albon’s Formula One return next season, with seats opening up at Alfa Romeo and Williams, while Mercedes are keen to place their new Formula E champion Nyck de Vries. “Alex deserves a seat in Formula One next year,” Red Bull boss Christian Horner told reporters at the Dutch Grand Prix. Hopefully that can …

Albon, hurt by Red Bull snub, eyes 2022 return
4 years ago

Albon, hurt by Red Bull snub, eyes 2022 return

The Hindu  

Alexander Albon said he was dejected after being replaced by Mexican Sergio Perez at the Red Bull Formula One team for next season but is determined to get a race seat in 2022. Perez, a winner for Racing Point in Bahrain this season, will slot in alongside Max Verstappen next season after Albon was demoted to the role of test …

Red Bull AXE Alex Albon after disastrous campaign and replace him with Sergio Perez for 2021
4 years ago

Red Bull AXE Alex Albon after disastrous campaign and replace him with Sergio Perez for 2021

Daily Mail  

Sergio Perez has joined Red Bull Racing for next season and replaced Alexander Albon. Red Bull said in a statement: 'Current driver Alex Albon remains an important member of the Team and takes on the role of Red Bull Racing Test and Reserve Driver with a key focus on 2022 development, simulator work and tyre testing.' Sergio Perez has replaced …

Formula 1 2020: Racing Point's Sergio Perez bids tearful farewell after engine failure wrecks Abu Dhabi GP
4 years, 1 month ago

Formula 1 2020: Racing Point's Sergio Perez bids tearful farewell after engine failure wrecks Abu Dhabi GP

Firstpost  

“It is sad to be leaving the team this way,” said Perez, who said he retained hopes of staying in Formula One with Red Bull, if they chose him as a replacement for Alex Albon. Abu Dhabi: A week after his emotional maiden triumph at Sakhir, Sergio Perez said a tearful farewell to Racing Point on Sunday when he retired …

Pierre Gasly staying at AlphaTauri in 2021 - Formula One News
4 years, 2 months ago

Pierre Gasly staying at AlphaTauri in 2021 - Formula One News

The Hindu  

Italian Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly will continue to race for AlphaTauri in 2021, the Red Bull-owned Formula One team confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement was expected and ended any lingering speculation that the 24-year-old Frenchman might return to the main Red Bull team alongside Dutch driver Max Verstappen. READ: AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost said in a statement that …

Tost optimistic Gasly will stay at AlphaTauri after Monza win - Formula One news
4 years, 4 months ago

Tost optimistic Gasly will stay at AlphaTauri after Monza win - Formula One news

The Hindu  

AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost expects Pierre Gasly to stay with his team, for the time being at least, despite the Frenchman raising his stock with owner Red Bull Racing after a surprise Italian Grand Prix victory at Monza on Sunday. The 24-year-old has responded strongly since he was demoted from the main Red Bull team last year to what was …

Formula 1: From George Russell to Charles Leclerc, a look at young guns and how 2020 could shape their future
4 years, 10 months ago

Formula 1: From George Russell to Charles Leclerc, a look at young guns and how 2020 could shape their future

Firstpost  

Eight of the twenty drivers that will start the 2020 Formula 1 season this weekend have about two seasons worth of experience. Charles Leclerc, Antonio Giovinazzi, Pierre Gasly, Lando Norris, Alexander Albon, Esteban Ocon, George Russell and Nicholas Latifi are the young drivers who represent 40% of this season’s grid! The Briton delivered an impressive debut season, even if it …

Formula One: Alex Albon retains Red Bull seat
5 years, 2 months ago

Formula One: Alex Albon retains Red Bull seat

The Hindu  

Alex Albon has retained his Red Bull seat for the 2020 Formula One season, while Toro Rosso will have an unchanged driver line-up. "Alex has performed extremely well since his debut with the team in Belgium and his results – seven finishes in the top six – speak for themselves," said Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. "It's extremely hard …

Red Bull chief Christian Horner thrilled by Alexander Albon display at Belgian Grand Prix
5 years, 4 months ago

Red Bull chief Christian Horner thrilled by Alexander Albon display at Belgian Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Alexander Albon's impressive performance at the Belgian Grand Prix has been hailed by Red Bull Racing chief Christian Horner. Albon was promoted from Toro Rosso in August, replacing Pierre Gasly as Red Bull's second-seat driver behind Max Verstappen for the remainder of the season. His maiden race for Red Bull came at Spa on Sunday, where Albon showed plenty of …

Formula 1 2019: Pierre Gasly was demoted to Toro Rosso because he struggled with pressure, says Red Bull's Christian Horner
5 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1 2019: Pierre Gasly was demoted to Toro Rosso because he struggled with pressure, says Red Bull's Christian Horner

Firstpost  

Red Bull chief Christian Horner revealed that the team demoted Pierre Gasly to spare the driver from the pressures of racing against Max Verstappen. Spa-Francorchamps: Red Bull chief Christian Horner revealed on Friday that the team demoted Pierre Gasly to spare the driver from the pressures of racing against Max Verstappen in a front-running outfit. Horner said Frenchman Gasly was …

Alexander Albon ready for added pressure as Red Bull driver after Toro Rosso swap with Pierre Gasly
5 years, 4 months ago

Alexander Albon ready for added pressure as Red Bull driver after Toro Rosso swap with Pierre Gasly

The Hindu  

Alexander Albon is looking forward to getting to grips with his new Red Bull Racing car and acknowledged he is about to face greater scrutiny following his promotion from Toro Rosso. With Formula One's mid-season break ending this week, Red Bull has a new line-up with rookie Albon called up to replace Pierre Gasly as Max Verstappen's team-mate. READ | …

F1: Red Bull dumps Pierre Gasly for Alexander Albon
5 years, 5 months ago

F1: Red Bull dumps Pierre Gasly for Alexander Albon

The Hindu  

Red Bull has promoted Alexander Albon to drive alongside Max Verstappen, with Pierre Gasly returning to sister team Toro Rosso. Red Bull team boss, Christian Horner had claimed the team would keep Gasly in the seat until the end of the season, but the Frenchman has now been demoted back to Toro Rosso. A team statement read: "Red Bull are …

Formula One 2019 Pre-Season Report: Toro Rosso - Daniil Kvyat and Alexander Albon
5 years, 10 months ago

Formula One 2019 Pre-Season Report: Toro Rosso - Daniil Kvyat and Alexander Albon

The Hindu  

Ahead of the opening race of the 2019 Formula One season in Australia on March 17, we take a look at Toro Rosso is shaping up for the new campaign. Toro Rosso had a settled year by its own standards, using only two drivers for the first time since 2015, but it did not deliver results as it finished ninth …

Formula One: Russian Daniil Kvyat to make second Toro Rosso return a year after being dropped
6 years, 3 months ago

Formula One: Russian Daniil Kvyat to make second Toro Rosso return a year after being dropped

Firstpost  

It will be the third time Daniil Kvyat will be joining Formula One team Toro Rosso, firstly in 2014 as a rookie and then in 2016 after being demoted from Red Bull Spa Francorchamps: Daniil Kvyat will be hoping it’s third time lucky at Toro Rosso. It’s the third time Kvyat has joined Toro Rosso, firstly in 2014 as a …

Formula One: Here's why McLaren's first non-champion driver lineup for 2019 hardly comes as a surprise
6 years, 4 months ago

Formula One: Here's why McLaren's first non-champion driver lineup for 2019 hardly comes as a surprise

Firstpost  

One by one, the pieces of the 2019 Formula 1 Season jigsaw puzzle are falling in place. In Sainz’s case, the Hulkenberg beatings would have cost him a potential race victory at Red Bull Racing for next season. Ricciardo and Sainz’s exit from Red Bull Racing and Gasly’s promotion to the parent team could be a lifeline for the reigning …

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