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Verstappen will "speed up" Albon's Red Bull adaptation
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Alexander Albon says having a teammate as strong as Max Verstappen is “a good way to speed up the learning process”.
Albon was "almost back at square one" after Red Bull call-up
Alex Albon says the change that came with his mid-year move to Red Bull was “almost like starting back at square one” midway through his rookie Formula 1 season.
Top Stories of 2019, #13: Gasly loses Red Bull seat to Albon
Motorsport.com's countdown of the biggest stories in racing continues with Red Bull's sudden demotion of Pierre Gasly after just a dozen races with the team - and promotion of Alex Albon.
Albon feels like he "floated" through rookie F1 season
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Alexander Albon feels like he "floated around" through 2019, as he admits he's yet to fully comprehend his recent meteoric rise in single-seaters.
Autosport Awards: Albon crowned Rookie of the Year
Red Bull star Alex Albon has won the Richard Mille Rookie of the Year at the 2019 Autosport Awards following a stellar debut campaign in Formula 1.
Albon: "Really good" of Hamilton to send apology message
Alex Albon says he received further apologies from Lewis Hamilton for their Brazilian Grand Prix clash but the Formula 1 rookie has admitted he could have helped avoid the contact.
Albon can 'hold head high' after Brazil - Red Bull
Red Bull says that Alex Albon was still able to leave the Brazilian Grand Prix with his "head held high", despite missing out on the chance of a maiden Formula 1 podium.
FIA: Hamilton opted not to defend himself to stewards
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton was penalised by the FIA stewards for his clash with Alex Albon on the penultimate lap of the Brazilian GP after declining to take up an opportunity to defend himself.
Albon not to blame for FP1 crash, says Horner
Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner says Alex Albon should not be blamed for crashing on a damp track in opening practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Verstappen: Albon "smartest" choice for Red Bull
Max Verstappen says his Red Bull Formula 1 team’s decision to give Alex Albon a full-season drive in 2020 is the “smartest way of continuing” next year.
Prime How Albon kept his Red Bull F1 drive
Red Bull made a bold call when it promoted Alexander Albon to its senior Formula 1 team when he had just half a season of grand prix racing experience. We explain exactly how he's done enough to keep one of the best drives on the grid
Red Bull keeps Albon for 2020, Toro Rosso drivers stay
The Red Bull Formula 1 team has confirmed Alexander Albon will continue alongside Max Verstappen in its line-up for the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Hamilton hopes Red Bull doesn't "spit out" Albon
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton says he hopes Red Bull doesn’t "spit out" Alex Albon, who he feels has a “bright future” in Formula 1.
Albon: Crashes not down to pressure to match Verstappen
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Alex Albon says his recent run of accidents is not a reflection of any pressure to perform in a front running car and match teammate Max Verstappen.
Red Bull "thin" on spare parts after Albon crash
Red Bull Racing Formula 1 boss Christian Horner admits that the team is short of spare parts after a heavy accident for Alex Albon in second practice in Mexico on Friday.
Albon says FP2 crash a "frustrating mistake"
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has lamented the "frustrating mistake" that led to his crash in Friday practice at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Norris "more unhappy" with Albon after reviewing clash
Lando Norris admits he's "more unhappy" with Formula 1 rival Alex Albon's Japanese Grand Prix lunge after reviewing footage, as he feels the Red Bull racer deserved a penalty after all.
Verstappen: Ricciardo Red Bull dynamic was "ideal situation"
Max Verstappen says the ideal teammate for him in Formula 1 is one who can push him to greater heights like Daniel Ricciardo did.
Horner respects Norris for response to Albon move
Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner respects McLaren driver Lando Norris for being pleased Alex Albon escaped punishment for ‘forcing him off’ in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Norris: "Fair play" to Albon for late lunge
Lando Norris was pleased Formula 1 rival Alex Albon was not penalised in the Japanese Grand Prix for the lunge that caused contact and “kind of forced me off”.
Prime The irregular and rocky rise to a Red Bull F1 seat
Alexander Albon has traced an unusually difficult path Formula 1, but an impressive start to his rookie season has yielded a fast-track promotion to Red Bull. James Roberts sat down the son of a former touring car racer to discuss his ascent from karting to the highest echelon of motorsport...
Albon to start Russian GP from the pitlane
Alex Albon will start the Russian Grand Prix from the pitlane after his Red Bull Formula 1 team changed to a different-specification floor following his qualifying crash.
Albon blames gust of wind for qualifying spin
Red Bull's Alex Albon says a gust of wind was to blame for the spin that put him out of qualifying and leaves him 18th on the grid for the Russian Grand Prix.
Red Bull aims to firm up 2020 line-up after Mexico
Red Bull expects to finalise its 2020 driver line-up after the Mexican Grand Prix, with the team admitting Alex Albon’s performances have put him in pole position to stay alongside Max Verstappen.
