Alex Albon has admitted that he has not yet heard of the “very strict” contractual clauses that protect the intellectual property of his Mercedes engine.
The 25-year-old has been demoted to a reserve driver by Red Bull this season, but will drive alongside Nicholas Latifi for the Mercedes-powered Williams team next year.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said before the Italian Grand Prix last weekend: “It was important for us when a driver from another engine manufacturer joins the team that there are very strict and clear IP confidentiality clauses.
“That was always in great harmony with Williams; they know exactly where we come from and what needs to be protected. “
But when asked about the clauses themselves, Albon said: “I have no idea, to be honest. It has not yet been discussed. Still, things are going well. We have to wait and see what they are. “
The Thai-British driver has been replaced by Sergio Perez at Red Bull this season, but the 25-year-old isn’t ruling out working for her again in the future.
“I would say it would be stupid not to think that Red Bull is a team I could possibly return with. At the moment I don’t really think so long-term.
“It really feels like I have to focus on my top priority this year, which is obviously going to make us win the championship for a good year – and I keep growing on that side.
“You dream a lot, we say, when you think about the future. I just have the feeling that at the moment I have to do the best possible job, concentrate for a short time and see what lies ahead of me. “
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