Alex Albon Tips His Hat to James Vowles & Co. to Help Achieve “Best Year in F1”

Williams has a rich history of success in Formula 1. But the team has been struggling at the bottom of the table for some years. However, at the end of the 2023 season, Williams secured a 7th-place finish, an achievement that helped the team’s morale and also its finances. It was a big step up, considering they were at the bottom of the table in 2022. And now, Alex Albon has shared his thoughts on what he considers his best year in F1 so far.

Albon’s ability to handle the FW45 combined with the team’s leadership in the capable hands of James Vowles helped Williams achieve this success. Alex Albon collected 27 of the team’s 28 points, securing top-ten finishes in seven races. Strong performances at Zandvoort, Monza, and Las Vegas showcased not just Albon’s skills but also that Williams is in the right direction with the development of the car.

Alex Albon is proud of his performance in 2023

One of the toughest moments for Alex Albon came around in Canada, where he showed his adaptability in tough situations. Surviving challenges like a sensor malfunction, the British-Thai driver impressed Team Principal James Vowles. Albon’s seventh-place finish in the Canadian Grand Prix showed the potential of the car with the new upgrade package.

Albon also made the most out of the FW45’s straight-line speeds on tracks like Silverstone and Monza, where he secured 8th and 7th place finishes, respectively. While Albon deserves praise for his performance, James Vowles’ work ethic has not gone unnoticed. Sky Sports F1’s lead commentator David Croft spoke about Vowles’ dedication, acknowledging the long hours he has put into steering the team toward success.

Albon also expressed his pride in the team’s performance, emphasizing the challenges they faced throughout the season.“I am very proud of my performance. I’m not the most arrogant person, but I give myself credit for having had a very good season. It seemed to me that most of my races were not easy, there were races where we fought and fought again the whole time,“ Motorsport Italia quoted Albon.

“But I like it. I feel like this is the environment I feel best in. For me, it was the best year in F1. The bond I have with the team has helped me a lot. It seems to me that this was the year that we were able to execute everything that we did so well,“ he added.

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While the 2023 season was undoubtedly one of the best in recent times for Williams, things are looking even brighter in coming years, and Alex Albon gave us a hint of that at the end of the season.

Albon gave us hints of the 2024 Williams challenger being even faster

After helping his team secure a commendable seventh place in the constructors’ championship, Alex Albon is now fully committed to the challenges that lie ahead in 2024. His insights into the team’s rigorous preparation shed light on what could be yet another exciting season for Williams.

“We’ve been spending so much time on the simulator working on next year’s car, I’ve seen the car in the wind tunnel as well – it looks great, it looks fast. I’m no aerodynamicist but if it looks wavy that’s a good sign,” Albon was quoted by Formula 1

Albon’s excitement was palpable as he shared his anticipation for February, the month when the 2024 Williams challenger would hit the track for the first time. “And on the simulator, it feels good as well. So, as you said, Christmas is only in a few weeks but for me, it’s a bit more in February when we get to shakedown the car,“ he expressed.

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What are your hopes for Williams in 2024? Do you think they will become proper mid-field contenders on a regular basis? Share your insights and predictions down below in the comments.