Alexander Albon says his shock move up to Red Bull for the remainder of the Formula 1 season acts as a “big jump into the deep end”, calling the opportunity “surreal”. Red Bull announced on Monday that F1 rookie Albon would be moving up from its sister team, Toro Rosso, to replace Pierre Gasly for the final nine races of the year. Gasly returns to Toro Rosso, the team he raced for in 2017 and 2018, after a disappointing start to the year. Reacting to the news on social media on Monday evening, Albon gave thanks to Red Bull for handing him the opportunity. “Surreal to have been given this massive opportunity,” Albon wrote. “Can’t thank [Red Bull] enough for believing in me...
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