A Fireside Chat with Alex Albon
In this compelling fireside chat, Formula 1 champion Alex Albon shares his incredible journey to the top of his sport, and what it takes to achieve success in his high-pressure field. Sharing riveting stories from competition, as well as strategies for health and mental strength, Albon’s insights captivate audiences of all kinds in this moderated conversation.
Alex started racing at the age of 8, racing karts in the Honda Cadet class from 2005. His karting success snowballed from the off, Albon had the remarkable record of not finishing outside the Top 3 in any championship he competed in from 2006 - 2011. He became a multiple champion at British and European levels of karting - where he raced and won against the likes of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.
From the 2012 season onwards, he graduated to single-seaters. Alex's highlights in Formula car racing have come in the 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup, where he was 3rd overall and the 2016 GP3 Series, which saw him finish 2nd overall - just behind Champion Charles Leclerc.
2018 saw Alex race in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, where he took 4 Wins, 7 Podiums and 3 Pole Positions - fighting for the Driver's Championship in the Season Finale, where he finished the season 3rd overall.
Alex made his Formula 1 debut at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix for Scuderia Toro Rosso, representing Thailand. Following an increasingly impressive Rookie season, Alex was promoted to Aston Martin Red Bull Racing for the Belgian Grand Prix and onwards - before being retained for the 2020 season after a strong end to his debut season in F1.
2020 saw Alex take his maiden podium in Mugello, before doubling his podium tally at the Bahrain Grand Prix later that season.
Alex joined Williams Racing for the 2022 season, where he partners with Nicholas Latifi as the sport heads into a new era of Formula 1.
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