Alexander Albon’s 2024 began exactly as 2023 ended, with clear superiority over his teammate Logan Sargeant.
A season of doubts…
The first challenge of the year came in Australia when, after an accident during free practice, Williams entrusted the only remaining car—due to a shortage of spare parts—to the Thai driver, sidelining Sargeant for the weekend despite no fault of his own.
Up until the Dutch Grand Prix, Alex’s season progressed steadily, though he managed only two ninth-place finishes (Monaco and Silverstone)—decent results considering the car’s lack of competitiveness.
From Monza onward, however, something changed—or rather, someone did. Specifically, his teammate. Logan Sargeant was replaced by Franco Colapinto, who arrived with frankly no expectations.
Yet, the rookie Argentine performed almost at Albon’s level—if not better—on multiple occasions. Sure, he too faced the same issue as the American: too many crashes. But one thing became clear—he mentally unsettled driver #23. This certainly didn’t help the Thai driver solidify his position as team leader.
…And now Carlos Sainz arrives
In 2025, Alexander Albon’s new teammate will be Carlos Sainz, a driver capable of winning four Formula 1 races and undoubtedly among the best on the grid.
It’s highly likely that the Spaniard will soon earn number-one status within the team—or at least, that’s the logical assumption when analyzing the 2024 performance of the class of ’96.
Overall, Alex Albon’s season merits a 5 ½ rating. Why? Simply because he needed to prove more to start the new year with even a chance of challenging Carlos Sainz—a prospect that seems unlikely if he can’t handle the pressure of having a fast teammate, as was the case with Franco Colapinto.
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