
Albon reveals "100-times worse" F1 cockpit scenario
F1 News
Albon reveals "100-times worse" F1 cockpit scenario

Alex Albon has revealed the level of the "extremely dangerous" conditions that F1 embarked upon at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Like Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Albon was a first-lap casualty of the original race start prior to a two-hour red-flag period before a truncated timed 'sprint' that lasted 28 laps.
The Williams driver was involved in a minor incident shortly after the start with Haas' Kevin Magnussen, but one that was enough to damage the radiator and force him to immediately retire.
Albon, though, has slated the fact the race was allowed to start at all given the volume of water on the track that created frightening conditions for the drivers.
"I actually had a very good start and was really pleased with it but then with the visibility being so poor, I couldn’t see the car next to me - I couldn’t even see the track!" explained Albon.
"I had a light touch with Kevin but where we hit it touched the radiator, we lost water pressure and it was leaking, so we had to stop the car.
"It was extremely dangerous out there and so bad in terms of visibility. In fact, it’s the worst I’ve ever experienced in my career so far.
"We are driving over 200kph in that weather and, whatever you are seeing on external or onboard cameras, it’s a 100-times worse from the cockpit."
Related news

Albon shares SWEARY advice from F1 team boss

Netflix provide latest details ahead of F1 Las Vegas tournament

F1 champion names Albon as 'dream' Red Bull Perez replacement

EXCLUSIVE: Albon EXCITED by new Williams F1 project as star driver enjoys extra responsibility
Most read

Hamilton clarifies role in high-profile Mercedes F1 departure

McLaren announce NEW F1 signing after Mercedes switch

Verstappen caught red-handed in failed Red Bull sabotage

FIA admit loophole damaged F1 competition in 2023

F1 star costs team 'quadruple his wages' in car damage
F1 Standings

Drivers
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Nyck De Vries
- Liam Lawson
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
-
Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2023
-
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Australia 2023
-
Grand Prix of China 2023
-
Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2023
-
Miami Grand Prix 2023
-
Qatar Airways Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2023
-
Grand Prix of Monaco 2023
-
AWS Gran Premio de España 2023
-
Grand Prix du Canada 2023
-
Grand Prix of Austria 2023
-
Aramco Grand Prix of Great Britain 2023
-
Grand Prix of Hungary 2023
-
Grand Prix of Belgium 2023
-
Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Italy 2023
-
Grand Prix of Singapore 2023
-
Grand Prix of Japan 2023
-
Qatar Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of the United States 2023
-
Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2023
-
Rolex Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2023
-
Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2023
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media

7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860