Alexander Albon, l'Asia torna in F1 – Formula 1

Alexander Albon, l'Asia torna in F1 – Formula 1

Thai pilot Alexander Albon reported by Fr.Asia in F1 after a five-year absence (the last Asian rider in the Circus was a Japanese Kamui Kobayashi in 2014): a boy on kart was one of the strongest rivals Max Verstappen, today he is running with Toro Rosso and strives to become a partner of the Dutchman on Red Bull... Let's get to know him together story.

Alexander Albon: biography

Alexander Albon born on March 23, 1996 London (United Kingdom), but works with colors Thailand, mother's country of origin.

Karting phenomenon

Alexander starts running with kart at the age of 10 and in 2010 dominates the season: the KF3 world champion in front of a certain Max Verstappen, the second in the WSK Euroseries after Verstappen, the European champion overtook the French. Pierre Gasti and third place in the Winter Cup (second - Verstappen).

Red Bull Kennel

in 2012 Alexander Albon enter the nursery Red Bull and goes to single, but begins to shine only in 2014 from the third place at the European Championship. Formula Renault 2.0.

Runner-up GP3 2016 for Monaco Charles Leclerc, ranks third in the championship F2 for the British George Russell e Lando Norris.

F1 debut

Alexander Albon debuts in F1 world 2019 с Toro Rosso reporting on Thailand at the Circus after 65 years. The Asian driver convinces in the first two Grand Prix (9th in Bahrain) by being faster than the more experienced Russian teammate. Daniil Kvyat: if this continues, given Gasley's disappointing performance in Red Bull, one could even think about moving to the "main lineup".