Alex Albon is one of the top drivers on the Formula 1 grid in 2024, so here is everything that you need to know about the racing superstar currently with the Williams F1 team.
The Grove team handed Albon his route back into the pinnacle of motorsport in 2022 after a year on the sidelines. Red Bull had cast Albon aside after just one-and-a-half seasons as the teammate of Max Verstappen. But his star has never shone brighter than it is with Williams.
Albon rebuilt his reputation after joining the team Frank Williams founded in 1977. Red Bull had quickly promoted him to their factory team after half a season as a rookie at Toro Rosso. But he struggled to adjust to the car and only scored 105 points in 2020 to Verstappen’s 214.
Alex Albon rebuilt his reputation driving for Williams in F1
Red Bull quickly decided to oust Pierre Gasly for Albon after just 12 Grand Prix at Toro Rosso having shown immediate promise with their junior team. Albon made his debut at the 2019 Australian GP, scored his first points in P9 at the Bahrain GP and took P6 for the German GP.
Albon even showed sublime race craft on his debut for Red Bull at the 2019 Belgian GP as he came through from P17 on the grid after an engine penalty to finish in fifth. He nearly made the 2019 Brazilian GP podium, too, but for a late collision with Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes.
A maiden rostrum finally arrived at the 2020 Tuscan GP as Albon took P3 on the podium for Red Bull at Mugello. He also returned to the rostrum at the Bahrain GP with another third-place finish. But Red Bull axed him for Sergio Perez and sent Albon to drive in DTM in 2021.
His switch to the German touring car championship started brilliantly with a podium on his debut at Monza. Albon also won for his first – and only – time in DTM in the second race at the Nurburgring. It was his first race win of any kind since the 2018 F2 Feature race in Sochi.
Albon spent two seasons in Formula 2 before earning his graduation to Formula 1 with Toro Rosso. He further took third place in the 2018 F2 championship behind George Russell, now of Mercedes, and Lando Norris, now of McLaren. Albon took seven fewer points than Norris.
Alex Albon never won a junior title racing in single-seaters
A bronze medal from the 2018 F2 season sits beside Albon’s silver spoon from the 2016 GP3 Series championship. He also finished the 2014 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 season in third for his best results in any championship. Albon never won a junior title racing single-seaters.
Karting yielded lavish success for Albon, however, as he lapped up title after title from 2006 to 2011. His first titles even came in 2006 with Comer Cadet honours in Kartmasters British Grand Prix and also Honda Cadet honours in that season’s Super 1 National Championship.
Albon continued to thrive racing go-karts with KF3 titles across the 2008 Kartmasters British Grand Prix, 2009 Formula Kart Stars, Super 1 National Championship and KF Winter Series, plus the CIK-FIA European Championship and also the CIK-FIA World Cup both during 2010.
Dominating the karting scene – only narrowly missing out on the 2011 CIK-FIA World Karting Championship to Nyck de Vries – also saw Red Bull sign Albon for their driver development programme. But a point-less first season in Formula Renault 2.0 in 2012 cost him his place.
But Albon kept plugging away as he climbed the motorsport ladder and only just missed out on the 2016 GP3 title to Charles Leclerc. While Albon’s 2018 F2 campaign also secured him a drive at Nissan’s Formula E team before switching to F1 for Toro Rosso without ever racing.
But who really is Albon and what is the Williams driver’s life outside of Formula 1 like? F1 Oversteer takes a look at everything that you need to know about the racing superstar…
How old is Alex Albon? What is the Williams driver’s age?
At the time of writing, Williams F1 driver Alex Albon is 27 years old. He was born in 1996 on March 23 to parents dad, Nigel Albon – a former racing driver – and mum, Kankamol Albon.
Where was Alex Albon born? What is his nationality?
Alex Albon was born in London, England but races under a Thai licence to honour his mum’s heritage. He also possesses dual nationality through both of his parents as Kankamol Albon is from Thailand while Nigel Albon is from England. Kankamol also has American citizenship.
How tall is Alex Albon? What is his height in feet?
Alex Albon is the joint-tallest driver on the 20-strong Formula 1 grid in 2024, measuring at a height of 1.86m or 6 ft 1 in feet. Only Alpine driver Esteban Ocon stands eye-to-eye with the London-born Thai. His Williams teammate, Logan Sargeant, measures in at 1.81m or 5 ft 11.
Alex Albon’s relationship with his dad, Nigel Albon
Alex Albon is very close with his family from his dad, Nigel, and mum, Kankamol. He also has one brother, Luca, and three sisters, called Chloe, Zoe and Alicia. The Albon family also have a number of pets – which the siblings set up with their own Instagram account, ‘Albon Pets’.
Nigel Albon was a racing driver in his day, as well, and would help to guide Alex’s motorsport career. The Englishman competed in several series, including racing a Renault 19 in the 1994 British Touring Car Championship. He also drove in the 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia term.
Alex Albon dedicated his 2022 British GP helmet to the Albon Pets
The Albon Zoo, as it is dubbed, features eight cats, one dog and a horse. Alex even designed his 2022 British GP helmet in honour of the Albon pets. It featured graphics of Tino the dog, Tinky the horse and cats Horsey, Looky, Gucci, Duckie, Moomoo, Sasha, Frooky and Goosey.
Alex Albon’s net worth
As of January 2024, Alex Albon has a net worth of $3m (£2.5m), per Sportskeeda. His worth is augmented by endorsements including being a watch brand ambassador for Casio Edifice.
Who is Alex Albon’s girlfriend? Does he have a wife?
Williams driver Alex Albon has been dating his girlfriend, Muni ‘Lily’ He, since 2019. She is a Chinese professional golfer on the LPGA Tour, and is based in the USA. The couple first met after He watched the Netflix series, ‘Drive to Survive’, just as Albon was also getting into golf.
Albon and He first me in person after Alex had an event in the USA and took a break in LA. It was the start of a budding romance as both debuted in their respective sports during 2019. He also attends several Grand Prix to support Albon whenever both of their schedules allow.
Alex Albon’s Formula 1 career stats
As of the end of the 2023 Formula 1 season, Williams star Alex Albon had entered 82 Grand Prix and started 81. He withdrew from the 2022 Italian GP weekend due to appendicitis and required a ventilator to aid his breathing following complications from laparoscopic surgery.
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