Thai-British Formula 1 driver known for his adaptability and racecraft, achieving podium finishes with Red Bull Racing before joining Williams Racing
Alexander Albon is a Thai-British Formula One driver who raced for Red Bull before being dropped, then rebuilt his career impressively with Williams. Initially promoted prematurely to the senior Red Bull team in 2019, Albon struggled before being replaced by Sergio Pérez. His dignified response to his demotion, working as a test driver before returning with Williams and outperforming the machinery, earned him widespread respect in the paddock.
Strong racecraft and ability to extract performance from difficult cars
How They Played
Smooth driving style with strong wheel-to-wheel racing ability and consistent point-scoring
Lasting Impact
Reliable midfield driver who overcame early Red Bull struggles to establish himself in F1
Career Honours
- Formula 2 Championship Runner-Up 2018
- GP3 Series Race Winner 2017
- Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Race Winner 2015
- Formula 1 Podium Finisher - Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 (3rd place)
- Formula 1 Podium Finisher - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020 (3rd place)
- Formula 1 Podium Finisher - Tuscan Grand Prix 2020 (3rd place)
- DTM Race Winner 2021 (Red Bull partnership program)
- Williams F1 Team Best Result - Points Scorer 2022 season
- Formula 1 Comeback Driver recognition 2022 (returning with Williams after Red Bull)
- GP3 Series Podium Finisher 2017
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| EPIC Racing (Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup) | 2012 | — |
| KTR (Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup) | 2013–2014 | — |
| Signature (FIA Formula 3 European Championship) | 2015 | — |
| ART Grand Prix (GP3 Series) | 2016 | — |
| ART Grand Prix (FIA Formula 2) | 2017 | — |
| DAMS (FIA Formula 2) | 2018 | — |
| Scuderia Toro Rosso (Formula 1) | 2019 | 12 |
| Red Bull Racing (Formula 1) | 2019–2020 | 21 |
| Red Bull / AlphaTauri (Reserve & Test Driver) | 2021 | — |
| AF Corse (DTM) | 2021 | 14 |
| Williams Racing (Formula 1) | 2022 | — |
| Career Total | — | 47 |