Alex Albon left Red Bull last season to make way for Sergio Perez. However, he is slated to return to F1 next season, but not with the Milton-Keynes-based team, with the option to sign for Williams instead.
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It has long been rumored that George Russell will leave the Grove-based team for Mercedes in 2022. In order to occupy this seat, Williams has therefore made it a top priority to get the Thai driver on board, and not Formula E world champions, Nyck De Vries or Guanyu Zhou.
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Williams turns to Alex Albon when George Russell goes to Mercedes
With no contract renewal offered to Russell, it’s likely we won’t see on the team next season. The Grove-based companies reached out to Red Bull’s development driver for a chance to get behind the wheel for the next season.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 Nicholas Latifi from Williams in action REUTERS / Florion Goga
According to reports from Motorsport.com from the Spa paddock, the team does not see De Vries or Zhou as an option. Instead, they see Albon as the perfect match when George sets off for the Silver Arrows for the 2022 season.
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Jost Capito comments on Williams’ seating situation
The Grove-based team’s CEO has shared his thoughts on potential drivers for Williams if Russell leaves. He’s hoping the driver is ready to do his best for the team and is a perfect fit for Williams.
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He said, “The main thing is that we want the best drivers who are available and interested in driving for Williams and who are interested in doing the job for Williams. It is not necessarily the driver who wants to become world champion next year – for us he would be on the wrong team.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 20, 2021 Williams Racing Chief Executive Officer Jost Capito at the FIA press conference FIA / Handout about REUTERS
“We need drivers who are willing to support the team, get the team back, lead the team and improve their performance. At the moment we are seeing that the drivers’ interest in getting to Williams is growing, ”concluded Capito.
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With speculation mounting on who will get a seat at Williams if George decides to part ways with the team. Who do you think will drive for them next season? Will it be Albon, De Vries, Zhou or someone else? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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