After the three-year experience with George Russell, the Williams prepares to restart from the confirmed Nicholas Latifi and from the newcomer Alexander Albon, fresh from his experience in Red Bull first as a starter and then as a third driver and test driver. The young Thai is therefore preparing to take a reverse path compared to that of his English colleague, passing from an already established top team to one that aspires to rediscover the pleasure of fighting at the top.
“I think it’s great for Albon to have this second chance – said team principal Jost Capito – He had a very humble attitude, making himself available to help us grow. It is clear that he will have to develop the car together with Latifi and all of us, but it seems that he likes this role and that he can work well with Nicky. We will not have a number one and a number two, they will both be treated equally ”.
“This year, however, Latifi did a good job as always – added Williams number one – If we look at the gaps from Russell, they have never been so large and certainly being George’s mate was not an easy challenge. Nicholas did very well, improving a lot from his first year, and I’m sure he can do even better because he’s only completed two seasons in Formula 1. Not to mention that the first, with Covid, was rather anomalous “.
Albon and Latifi have already had the opportunity to test a coexistence in 2018, when they were team mates at DAMS in Formula 2. On that occasion, the Thai finished ahead with 121 points and three wins of difference (4 to 1).
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