F1: Alex Albon and darts for Franco Colapinto?

The Thai was happy with the arrival of Carlos Sainz because “I will have someone to compare myself.”

“I like it, it’s a great challenge,” said Alex Albon about Carlos Sainz’s arrival to Williams, during an interview with Racer.com. The Spanish, who left Ferrari after four seasons, will start his world cup in the Grove team and the Madrid will be his fifth teammate, after having had Nicholas Latifi (in 22 large awards), Logan Sargeant (41), Nyck of Vries (1) and Franco Colapinto (9).

Albon continued to praise Sainz: “Carlos brings a lot of experience. He had a fantastic season against Charles Leclerc and we know that he is an incredibly good pilot. “And then it was time to explain why it is a great challenge to have the Spanish next to the side and there came darts for their former partners.

“For me it is great to have someone who can compare me directly. I feel that this has always been a load for me, because I think nobody really knows where I am. I have the confidence in myself that I am quite good “, putting all its former companions in the same bag.

“I am happy that Carlos is here. What will contribute to Williams will be very important for usespecially for that experience and knowledge of a leading team like Ferrari, paying week after week. When I arrived from Red Bull, I had to give a lot and wanted to give a lot to help the team advance. But I have been part of this team for three years and, no matter how much it pushes and leads the team in the direction that I think has to go, it will only help to have someone to come with new airs. I think as a teammate I will also be very open. I want to hear everything you have to say about the car, but also in which direction you think we should go, “he completed.