Williams News: Zero-win F1 driver Alex Albon has 'everything it takes' to become world champion

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Winless F1 driver with 'everything' touted to become world champion

The star is currently struggling for points let alone wins, but the future could be bright

Kevin McKenna

Tuesday 18 June 2024 02:00

A zero-win driver has been backed to achieve his dream of becoming Formula 1 world champion.

Of the 20 drivers currently on the F1 grid, eight racers have yet to taste victory in the sport, including experienced Haas duo Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg, as well as Aston Martin's Lance Stroll.

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McLaren star Oscar Piastri may not have to wait long for his maiden success, given the trajectory he has been on since entering F1 in 2023, whilst Zhou Guanyu and Yuki Tsunoda look some way off competing at the top end of the grid.

Williams pair Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant, too, are currently more concerned with breaking into the top half than achieving race wins at this stage.

Alex Albon has been with Williams since 2022

Albon's team-mate at Williams is also awaiting his first F1 win

'Exceptional' talent backed to reach very top

“I think he is exceptionally good,” said Robson. “He's exceptionally quick. He's also very smart and his feedback that goes into those set-ups is important.

“He's got really good pace, he's got a lot of intelligence, works really well with his engineers, and so far deals with the pressure very well.

Alex Albon recently penned a new Williams deal until 2027

“You've heard James Vowles [Williams team principal] say it as well - he's got everything he needs, except the car right at this moment, to be world champion.

“We just need to provide him with that car, which obviously over the next couple of years we're looking to do.”

Williams will need a remarkable degree of progress if they are to hand Albon a car capable of winning the world championship by the time his newly-signed contract expires in 2027.

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