Albon: “It’s surreal”

Alexander albon will defend the colors of the Red Bull Racing. The 23-year-old Thai will take the wheel of Pierre Gasly while the French will find Toro Rosso for the end of the season.

The promoted commented on the news on Twitter while the F1 is on summer break.

“It’s surreal to have this huge opportunity with Red Bull Racing! I can't thank you enough for believing in me and making this possible. It's a big leap into the unknown, but I'll bring my swim shorts! »

1/2: Surreal to have been given this massive opportunity @redbullracing! Can't thank you enough for believing in me and making this possible. It's a big jump into the deep end, but I've got my swimming shorts on! pic.twitter.com/3kRzQP1U6f

- Alex Albon (@alex_albon) August 12

“Thank you to everyone at Toro Rosso, especially Franz Tost (Team Principal) for giving me this great chance in F1 and for constantly supporting me in the first year. I will now focus on my first race with the team at Spa. »

2/2: Thanks to all the guys at @ToroRosso, especially Franz Tost for the massive opportunity in F1 and never-ending support throughout my first year! Now to focus for my first race with the team in Spa pic.twitter.com/KvgNmtlkSx

- Alex Albon (@alex_albon) August 12

If Red Bull is renowned for its tough approach towards its drivers, Alexander Albon stood out by scoring 16 points as a rookie. Conversely, Pierre Gasly did not convince by only being in 6th place while his teammate Max Verstappen scored more than double the points.