Albon's Stunning Performance Shifts Spotlight onto Red Bull's Second F1 Driver Conundrum

Albon's Stunning Performance Shifts Spotlight onto Red Bull's Second F1 Driver Conundrum
28 August 2023 by    1 min read
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Aug.28 - Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions Red Bull should reunite with the on-form Alex Albon.

At the wheel of a Williams, the British-born Thai driver was in the top 5 or 6 throughout the Dutch F1 GP weekend, before finishing eighth in the race.

The performance comes at an awkward time for Max Verstappen's struggling teammate Sergio Pérez - who actually replaced the then-struggling Albon in 2021.

Marko, however, says it is "clear" that Mexican Perez has a contract for 2024.

"We are pressuring him to do better, as we want to finish second in the championship," the team advisor said.

The broadcaster Viaplay, however, asked Marko if the impressive Albon, now 27, should be reunited with his Red Bull Racing cockpit.

"Max's teammate has a very tough and difficult life," the 80-year-old answered. "Albon has already had his chance.

"He has improved remarkably since then, but at the moment there is no driver who is on Max's level," Marko added.

Albon's standout performances aside, Williams' resurgent form since installing James Vowles as boss this year has been equally impressive.

"It's been very impressive to see," said Verstappen at Zandvoort. "I'm very happy for Alex as well. I'm very happy for him to be up there."

Former Williams driver George Russell agrees: "Williams is making a huge amount of progress at the moment and I think James Vowles is having a really positive impact there."

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3 F1 Fan comments on “Albon's Stunning Performance Shifts Spotlight onto Red Bull's Second F1 Driver Conundrum”

  1. Jere Jyrälä

    I still don't get that people don't bother giving up thinking about a return despite the fact Red Bull isn't known to give second chances in their main team to demoted drivers anyway.

  2. ReallyOldRacer

    What is the big bang on PER after Zand'? 7th to 2d and then RB double dips him on dodgy pit calls. He did earn the 5 sec penalty.

    As for the doc wanting him to finish 2d in WDC. I'm still flashing on VER's selfish move last season. Frankly, I doubt that RB gives a rat's behind about their #2 driver.

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