Williams Racing F1 Team driver, Alexander Albon, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance in the British Grand Prix, where he finished in eighth place, securing vital points for his team. Reflecting on the race, Albon stated, I feel like we’ve done the job.
Currently, Williams Racing is in seventh place in the Constructors’ Championship, with 11 points. In the Drivers’ Championship, Albon holds the 13th position with 11 points, while his teammate Logan Sargeant sits in 19th place with zero points.
Speaking about their recent success, Albon acknowledged that they shouldn’t expect similar results in every race going forward. However, he emphasized the importance of capitalizing on opportunities when they arise. Albon stated, I feel like in these moments we’ve got to score points and so far we have. In every racetrack where it’s been physically possible, I feel like we’ve done the job.
Looking ahead, Albon expressed optimism about future races, saying, We’re going to have a few more opportunities this year, and we’re going to have to use them to get in front of the Haas and the Alfa in the constructors’. On the other ones, pray for some rain or whatever.
Albon highlighted the significance of the British Grand Prix, stating that it had been a great weekend for Williams Racing. Despite finishing in eighth place, which was their worst position of the weekend, Albon emphasized that it demonstrated their potential to secure points throughout the race.
He added, To be able to get P8 for the team, now we’re joint seventh in the constructors, it’s huge for us.
Albon credited a stroke of luck during the race, as a Safety Car situation helped them gain an advantageous position. He acknowledged the importance of luck in racing, saying, Sometimes we ride the luck. I think last weekend [in Austria] we weren’t so lucky and this weekend we were.
Expressing his satisfaction with the team’s progress, Albon concluded, I think as a team, this has been our strongest weekend so far, on pure pace. Better than Canada. It’s been a very good weekend, so I have to say we are.
With a solid performance in the British Grand Prix, Albon expressed his desire to maintain the team’s momentum. He noted, That’s three weekends on the bounce now where we’ve had solid pace – so let’s keep it going.
As Williams Racing strives to continue their progress, they remain optimistic about seizing opportunities in future races and further improving their position in the championships.
