Alex Albon is a Thai and British national who is an open-wheel racing driver. He actively competes in the Formula 1 series. Albon is a driver for Williams Formula 1 Racing who drives the No. 23 car for the team. Alex Albon is among the better drivers in the Formula 1 midfield. Albon has been contesting for points regularly ever since he started driving for Williams. As of October 15, 2024, Albon sits 13th in the driver standings with 12 points. He has extended his contract with Williams until the end of the 2026 season.
Alex Albon debuted in Formula 1 in 2019. He was a part of the Red Bull Junior Team. Albon debuted with Toro Rosso and was promoted mid-season to Red Bull to replace Pierre Gasly. He earned the Rookie of the Year honors in 2019. Alex Albon spent one full season at Red Bull in 2020. He achieved two podiums and a seventh-place finish in the drivers' standings. He was dropped off the team in 2021 to the role of a test driver. Albon came back in the 2022 season with the Williams Formula 1 Team and ended his association with Red Bull after the completion of the season.
Alex Albon's Early Life
Alex Albon was born on March 23, 1996, to parents Nigel Albon and Kankamol Albon in London, England. Albon grew up in Bures, Suffolk with a younger brother, Luca, and three sisters, Chloe, Alicia, and Zoe. Alex Albon attended the Ipswich School before pursuing his racing career professionally. His father was a British racing driver and his mother is from Thailand. Albon got his dual citizenship owing to his parents' nationalities. He competes in Formula 1 under the Thai flag.
Alex Albon started racing in karting when he was eight in 2005. He attained success quickly during his karting days winning multiple championships. Alex Albon achieved his first championship in 2006. He won the Kartmasters British GP and the Super 1 National Championship in 2006. Albon switched to open-wheel racing in 2012 with the Formula Renault 2.0. He debuted in the GP3 series in 2015 and later in the Formula 1 feeder series, Formula 2 in 2017.
FAQ's On Alex Albon Nationality
A. Alex Albon is from London, England.
A. Alex Albon can speak English and Thai.
A. Prince Bira and Alex Albon are the only known Thai Formula 1 drivers.
A. Alex Albon has both Thai and British citizenship.
