Afterwards he said he did not think the ban on qualifying engine modes hurt Red Bull despite the poor showing. Alex Albon endured a difficult Italian Grand Prix, following Lap 1 damage which restricted his progress throughout the race at Monza. He is the second Thai driver to compete in Formula One, the first since Prince Bira competed in the 1954 season. Later in the race however Albon dropped back, finishing the race in 8th position. Albon had sustained a broken collarbone whilst out on a mountain biking training ride, and was unable to compete due to the over-the-shoulder seat belts used in Formula 2.[18][19]. US election 2020: Could it be decided in courts? A stall on the grid in the feature race at Abu Dhabi ended his title chances; he finished fourteenth in the feature race and eighth in the sprint race, leaving him third in the drivers' championship behind fellow future F1 drivers George Russell and Lando Norris. Alex jokes. 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But despite two years of doing well at F2 level, last winter he had to wait a long time to find out if he'd impressed Red Bull bosses enough for them to invite him back in to the fold, with their F1 sister team, then called Toro Rosso. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Red Bull: Alexander Albon to replace Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon named Red Bull second driver for 2020 F1 season, The Prince And I: The story of the last Thai F1 driver, Lewis Hamilton tells young fans: Believe in yourself, .css-gw44ni-IconContainer{display:inline-block;height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-right:0.25em;}playMeet F1's new Brits George Russell and Lando Norris, US vote count continues amid Trump legal challenge. From the 2012 season onwards, he graduated to single-seaters.Alex's highlights in Formula car racing have come in the 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup, where he was 3rd overall and the 2016 GP3 Series, which saw him finish 2nd overall - just behind Champion Charles Leclerc.2018 saw Alex race in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, where he took 4 Wins, 7 Podiums and 3 Pole Positions - fighting for the Driver's Championship in the Season Finale, where he finished the season 3rd overall.Alex made his Formula 1 debut at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix for Scuderia Toro Rosso, representing Thailand.Following an increasingly impressive Rookie season, Alex was promoted to Aston Martin Red Bull Racing for the Belgian Grand Prix and onwards - before being retained for the 2020 season after a strong end to his debut season in F1. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. For the sprint race Albon qualified 3rd on the grid, behind Luca Ghiotto and his teammate, Albon was given a seat once again by ART in 2017[4] to race in the FIA Formula 2 Championship where he finished his maiden year in 10th position. .css-po6dm6-ItalicText{font-style:italic;}Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. I'm quite shy, so to see all that was a bit of a shock. US election results: Does Trump or Biden have the easier path to victory? [20] Albon finished the practice session in 8th, which showed that despite the injury, the chance for his first podium in Formula 2 was a possibility. ", Gallery: The beautiful wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers, Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter. In 2015, Albon switched to European Formula 3, racing at Signature with teammate Dorian Boccolacci. He qualified 5th in the wet, three places behind team mate Max Verstappen. Alex Albon is just the second Formula 1 driver to race under the Thai flag. "I'd have said you were drunk!" Alex impressed enough to keep the seat alongside Max for the 2020 season - a spectacular rise through the motorsport ranks. At the next two rounds in Barcelona and Monaco, Albon took two more pole positions but finished fifth in the feature race in Spain after getting away slowly while in the sprint he finished second behind Jack Aitken. Its main team is led by Max Verstappen. Alex Albon finished in P8 in the Spanish Grand Prix in sweltering hot conditions at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for Aston Martin Red Bull Racing. Alex moved into the Formula Renault Championship from 2012, making his debut in single-seaters. Also bringing you live reporting, features, interviews, videos, pictures and classic content. Video. I found it interesting though that during a pre-season press event in Bangkok he did not speak Thai - I don’t know if he can’t or doesn’t feel comfortable enough to speak to the press in Thai, just thought it was interesting to point out. "I was... pooing myself, would be the right word for it!". This year will be the biggest test Alex has ever faced in his motorsport career, but at least he'll have some friendly faces around him. [13] He is also known to own a house in Monaco which he bought in 2019; he is currently in a relationship with Ladies Professional Golf Association player "Lily" Muni He.[14]. "Me and George grew up together, we raced against each other. Yes, there’s some buzz about Albon being the first Thai in F1 since Prince Bira in the 1950s, but that SkyTrain ad is the first of hopefully many to come. Last year, McLaren's Lando Norris and Williams driver George Russell were also new to the sport, which was comforting for Alex. Leclerc pitted on lap seven, along with Matsushita, leaving Albon with the lead of the race. "King Rama IX did a lot of charity work, a lot for the working class and he passed away in 2016. 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Rosberg signs off with win in inaugural Australian GP. Ghiotto. Share via Email Report Story Send. Oliver Rowland eventually pressured Albon into a mistake to take the lead of the race, although both still had an impending pitstop to make. Alex talks about his last trip to Thailand in the autumn. [33] Albon finished the Belgian Grand Prix in sixth position after being passed by Renault driver Esteban Ocon on the last lap. It took Alex just 12 Grand Prixs. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. In 2011 Albon graduated to KF1 placing 2nd in the WSK Euro Series and 2nd at the CIK-FIA World Championship. "It's a very cut-throat environment where every year could be your last.". Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. After a retirement at the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix and three consecutive finishes outside of the points, Albon produced a strong drive to finish in 6th place at the chaotic rain-affected 2019 German Grand Prix, however he was bested by Kvyat, who scored Toro Rosso's second ever podium in their Formula One history. A pair of 6th-place finishes followed in Italy and Singapore. The three regularly travelled to races together and have become good mates. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Alex scored a sensational first Formula 1 podium as he took P3 at the end of a hugely dramatic Tuscan Grand Prix. † Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance. The first Thai driver since 1954, Alex Albon started his rookie campaign with Toro Rosso before an early switch to Red Bull. But here I am.". 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In pictures: Trump and Biden through the years, Rescuers rush to save beached pilot whales. However, the Thai-British driver will not be stripped of his seat early, and will be in the car until at least the final event of the season in Abu Dhabi. One must travel all the way back to the early fifties and note the presence in the history books of one Prince Bira of Siam to be remembered that there was once a representative of Thailand on the F1 grid. "They have a circuit ready that’s F1-capable. Alex is the first Thai Formula 1 driver since Birabongse Bhanudej, whose last F1 race was in 1954. Many F1 drivers have to wait years to get a drive with one of the big teams which have a chance of winning races. Senna's Monaco Toleman to go under the hammer! He finished the 2013 season with 22 points. "It's weird. As the race resumed, Leclerc and Ghiotto began to scythe through the pack. [15] Albon claimed four wins and finished as runner up in the championship to teammate Charles Leclerc. He finished 5th at both the Mexican and United States rounds and looked set for a 2nd-place finish in Brazil before a botched overtaking move by Lewis Hamilton scuttled his chances. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Max's 2019 teammate, Pierre Gasly, simply couldn't keep up with him. Alex is the first Thai Formula 1 driver since Birabongse Bhanudej, whose last F1 race was in 1954. He was once again unable to find a win at any of the 14 races but managed to get one pole position at the Nürburgring and finished 3rd in the drivers championship with 117 points. You rolled your eyes when you saw Alex giggles. “He’s a great guy, we believe he does have talent, he’s still only in his second year of Formula 1. Jim Clark's Aston Martin smashes record at Bonham's auction!
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