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Albon to Williams: Want to help them continue their journey in 2022

Albon to Williams: "Want to help them continue their journey in 2022"

08-09-2021 13:09 Last update: 13:34
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Alexander Albon has finally been handed his seat for next season. The Red Bull academy driver will drive for Williams next season, where he will replace George Russell, who will be joining Mercedes.

It has been expected for a while, but now the news is now officially confirmed. In a press release Albon says he is happy with his new team and a fresh challenge in the sport.

“I am really excited and looking forward to returning to a Formula One race seat in 2022. When you take a year out of F1 it’s never certain you will make a return so I’m extremely thankful to Red Bull and Williams for believing in me and helping me on my journey back to the grid.

"It’s also been great to see all the progress Williams have been making as a team this year and I look forward to helping them continue that journey in 2022. My focus now returns to my Test & Reserve Driver role at Red Bull and helping the team fight for this year’s world championship.”

Latifi stays too

Alongside the news regarding Albon, the second driver at Williams has also already been announced. Nicholas Latifi will also drive for Williams next year, where he will be teammate of Albon, like they were in Formula 2, and part of a new era in Formula 1.