Thai driver Alex Albon had a big shunt in the second practice session at this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. He ran wide at the exit of the final corner and kept his foot planted on the throttle, causing him to lose the rear of his Red Bull and crash into the barrier. READ: Lewis Hamilton:
MoreEarlier this month, a source told Formula1News.co.uk that Red Bull have decided to drop Alex Albon at the end of the season and he won’t even be given a second chance at Scuderia AlphaTauri unless Japanese Formula Two driver Yuki Tsunoda fails to get a Super Licence. However, speaking ahead of the upcoming double-header at
MoreSergio Perez put in an exceptional performance at the Turkish Grand Prix last weekend to cross the finish line in second position, beating both Ferrari drivers by a narrow margin. This podium finish moved Perez up to fourth in the Drivers’ Standings, but with just three races of the 2020 season to go, the highly
MoreSky Sports F1 arranged a virtual quiz with George Russell, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon in late October which consisted of the drivers being asked questions about one another. During the quiz, aptly called “The Twitch Quartet Quiz,” Lando Norris poked fun at Sebastian Vettel and Alex Albon by pointing to the fact
More1997 Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has said he believes that Alex Albon is the “worst second driver” to have ever raced with Red Bull. His remarks come hot on the heels of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which saw Albon have yet another poor weekend in Formula One. READ: Jos Verstappen Looking Forward
MoreAlex Albon put in yet another woeful performance at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix over the weekend, with him once again a long way off Max Verstappen’s qualifying pace and falling to the back of the grid after a self-inflicted spin late in the race. On Monday, a source told Formula1News.co.uk that Red Bull have
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Red Bull have decided to drop Alex Albon and will replace the young Thai driver with either Sergio Perez or Nico Hulkenberg, an informed source told Formula1News.co.uk on Monday. “The team has decided that Albon isn’t up to the task and a stronger driver is needed next year, as Red Bull will be looking to
MoreEarlier this week, Scuderia AlphaTauri confirmed that Pierre Gasly will still be driving for the team next season, killing off the Frenchman’s hopes of a swift return to Red Bull. It was previously reported that Gasly wasn’t in the running for the second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen as he had “upset” a few
MoreWith Alex Albon’s seat at Red Bull looking increasingly under threat, Max Verstappen has reportedly told the team he would like Nico Hulkenberg to be his team-mate next year. The De Telegraaf newspaper reports that Verstappen is keen for Red Bull to sign Hulkenberg, as he wants a rear-gunner in his fight against Mercedes. READ:
MorePierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Scuderia AlphaTauri which will see him stay with the team until at least the end of 2021. “I’m extremely happy to continue with Scuderia AlphaTauri for another season! This year is going very well, and we are on track to have our most successful season in the
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