Alexander Albon - Formula 1 Driver Profile 2026

Alexander Albon Bio

Alexander Albon Ansusinha, known as Alex Albon, is a Thai-British racing driver competing in Formula One for Williams. Born on 23 March 1996 in Westminster, London, Albon has dual nationality and races under the Thai flag. His father, Nigel Albon, was a British racing driver, and his mother, Kankamol "Minky" Albon, hails from Thailand.

Albon's racing journey began in karting at age eight. He achieved significant success by winning the Kartmasters British Grand Prix and the CIK-FIA World Cup. Progressing through the ranks, he competed in the Formula Renault Eurocup and FIA Formula 3 European Championship before moving to GP3 Series in 2016. There, he finished as runner-up to Charles Leclerc.

In 2017, Albon advanced to FIA Formula 2 with ART Grand Prix and later joined DAMS in 2018. He secured multiple wins and finished third in the championship. His performance caught the attention of Toro Rosso, leading to his Formula One debut in 2019.

Formula One Journey

Albon debuted with Toro Rosso at the Australian Grand Prix in 2019. Mid-season, he was promoted to Red Bull Racing, partnering Max Verstappen. He achieved his first podium finishes at the Tuscan and Bahrain Grands Prix in 2020. However, he was replaced by Sergio Pérez for the 2021 season but remained with Red Bull as a reserve driver.

Williams Racing

In 2022, Albon joined Williams, replacing George Russell. He scored points at several races, including a notable seventh-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix in 2023. His consistent performances led to a contract extension with Williams until at least the end of the 2026 season.

Recent Performance

In 2025, Albon partnered with Carlos Sainz Jr. at Williams. He secured points finishes at multiple Grands Prix, including fifth place at a rain-affected Australian Grand Prix and seventh at the Chinese Grand Prix after disqualifications of other drivers.

Personal Life

Albon is a practising Buddhist and has been dating Chinese LPGA golfer Lily He since 2019. He is known for his love of animals, owning several pets including cats and horses.

As Albon continues his career with Williams, he remains a prominent figure in Formula One with aspirations for further success on the track.