09/08/2021 9:34 AM
Clarín.com
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Updated 09/08/2021 9:35 AM
Alex Albon will
return to Formula 1 after a year of waiting as a Red Bull reserve driver.
He will do it in Williams, curiously a team powered by Mercedes, which confirmed Nicholas Latifi and announced the Thai driver as the replacement for George Russell, who will move to the seven-time world champion team.
"I can't tell you how good it feels to say ... I'll be joining Williams Racing in 2022 !! Sincere thanks to Jost (Capito, crew chief) and everyone at Williams for entrusting me with this opportunity and of course Red Bull Racing especially to Christian (Horner, team leader) and Dr. Marko
for making this possible
, "said Albon.
In addition, the pilot who was Max Verstappen's teammate in 2019 - when he replaced Pierre Gasly in the middle of the season - and 2020 congratulated Russell for having made the leap to one of the strongest teams in the World Championship.
"
There was never a doubt and it was well deserved in every way!
Even if I take over your seat, I won't take over the topless selfies. See you on the grid again in 2022!" He told the Briton, with whom he shared his training.
I can't tell you how good it feels to say .. I'm joining @WilliamsRacing for 2022 !!
The most sincere thank you to Jost and everyone at Williams for trusting me with this opportunity and of course @redbullracing especially Christian and Dr. Marko for making this possible.
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- Alex Albon (@alex_albon) September 8, 2021
"It is an absolute honor to join a team with a rich and legendary history and it has been very impressive to see how the team has progressed at such a rapid rate. Watching from the sidelines this year has motivated me more than ever and I can't wait to get started, "he added about this new challenge.
In the Formula 1 saddle game, the retirement of Kimi Raikkonen left a free place that many want and is the only slot available in the 2022 season. Of the current 20 drivers, only one awaits a decision about his future: Antonio Giovinazzi.
The Italian's contract expires at the end of the season and the team that powers Ferrari will have to decide whether or not he will accompany Valtteri Bottas.
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