Alexander Albon, Thai driver for Williams Racing, expressed his disappointment at not scoring points in the Australian Grand Prix of Formula 1. The team found themselves in a difficult position due to severe tire wear, leaving them at a disadvantage. Albon was the only Williams driver competing, as his crash during the first practice session and the lack of a spare chassis forced his teammate, Logan Sargeant, to withdraw. Despite the fact that three drivers from the top five teams did not finish the race, Albon could only manage to finish in 11th place, once again failing to score points for the team. In contrast, Haas took advantage of the retirements ahead and secured a double points finish, with Yuki Tsunoda finishing seventh and giving a good start to the season for his team, RB. When asked about his feelings regarding his position just outside the top 10 in Melbourne, Albon expressed his frustration, especially because his rivals were able to capitalize on the situation. He emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise and acknowledged that Williams did not have the desired pace on track during the challenging weekend.
The 28-year-old driver also believes that his team should determine the cause of the excessive tire wear that greatly affected the car’s performance during the race, leaving him in a difficult position.
Albon explained that his only chance to keep up with the cars ahead was by sacrificing his own tires, which was exacerbated by an unfavorable setup.
“I believe that making an early pit stop was just masking our lack of speed,” he stated.
“We were trying to stay competitive by making an early stop and gaining positions on track, but ultimately, the pace of the other cars was too strong.”
“Every time I tried to keep up with the speed of the cars around me, I fell behind.
“Because of that, we had to set up the car with an unbalanced configuration. We were adding a significant amount of front grip to prevent the front tires from sliding.
“At some point, the balance becomes extremely bad. You are sliding on the rear tires, but the front tires are still wearing out. It’s a pretty uncomfortable situation.”
Albon believed that, with longer and more extensive endurance simulations during his limited training sessions, he could have further minimized tire wear.
When asked about Carlos Sainz’s victory two weeks after undergoing surgery, Albon, who also dealt with appendicitis in 2022, revealed that he had communicated extensively with the Spaniard.
“I was in his garage on Thursday, offering advice on how to make the seat more comfortable. It was an impressive effort,” he praised.
“People often forget that you are not only recovering from surgery, but also cannot train properly for a few weeks. So your fitness levels suffer.
“I can assure you he was not comfortable in the car. The first laps, when I look back, were strange.
“You can feel everything moving inside, and it’s not a pleasant feeling. I’m not sure if the human body was designed to withstand 5-6G forces with something loose inside.”
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