Alex Albon will continue to race for Williams until at least 2024 after signing a multi-year deal to stay with the Formula One team.
Albon has replaced George Russell at Williams this year after spending 2021 without a seat in the race, due to a loss of control at Red Bull.
He will continue with the team for at least two years.
In announcing the news on Tuesday afternoon, Albon angered Oscar Piastri’s tweet a day earlier, when the Australian posted to say that Alpine announced him as their 2023 driver without permission.
Albon tweeted: “I understand that, with my agreement, Williams Racing has issued a press release this afternoon that I will be driving for them next year. This is true and I have signed Williams. in 2023. I’ll be driving for Williams next year.”
Albon is widely regarded as one of F1’s best young drivers and his return to Williams this season is seen by many as a well-deserved second chance for the 26-year-old.
I understand that, with my agreement, Williams Racing issued a press release this afternoon that I will be driving for them next year. This is true and I signed Williams in 2023. I will drive for Williams next year.
I’m going @williamsracing pic.twitter.com/NNljcXOieE
– Alex Albon (@alex_albon) August 3, 2022
Williams boss Jost Capito said: “Alex is an accomplished racer and a valued member of Williams Racing, so we are delighted to be able to confirm that we will be working with him for the long term. .
“Alex brings a great combination of skill and insight that will help give the team greater success in the future.
“He is a fierce competitor who has proven to be a popular and loyal member of the team and we are delighted that he will provide a stable base for us to continue to grow in. this new era of F1 cars.”
The future of Nicholas Latifi, Albon’s teammate remains uncertain. Piastri pushed for the seat earlier this season, but now it looks more likely to go to Mercedes-backed Formula E driver Nyck de Vries, who joined Williams in practice first. Spanish Grand Prix.
American driver Logan Sargeant, who will make a practice session before US Grand Prix in October, was an outside hit to take Latifi’s seat. Sargeant is competing in this season’s Formula Two F1 feeder series.
