Alexander Albon drives car #23 for Williams in 2026, recording 1 Grand Prix victory, 2 podiums, and over 100 race starts through the end of 2025. Born in London on March 23, 1996, the Thai-British driver races under the Thai flag as the first Thai driver to score points and win in F1 history.
Albon’s career path has been anything but conventional. He raced for Toro Rosso in early 2019 before a mid-season promotion to Red Bull Racing alongside Max Verstappen. After losing that seat at the end of 2020, he spent a year as Red Bull’s reserve and test driver before earning a comeback at Williams in 2022. His resilience and consistent overperformance at Williams earned him a reputation as one of the grid’s most underrated talents.
For 2026, Albon partners Carlos Sainz at Williams, forming a driver pairing that gives the team genuine credibility. The new regulations represent Williams’ best opportunity in years to close the gap to the front, and Albon’s technical feedback and development skills will be crucial in shaping their new car. His ability to extract results from a difficult package has earned widespread respect.
Albon’s smooth driving style and exceptional tyre management make him a consistent threat in race conditions even when qualifying pace is lacking. His wheel-to-wheel racing is among the best on the grid, combining assertive positioning with clean, fair racecraft that rarely results in incidents.
Thai fans following Albon enjoy a timezone that suits F1 reasonably well. European races start around 19:00 to 21:00 ICT (Indochina Time), making them prime evening viewing. The Australian Grand Prix season opener at Albert Park is close to the same timezone, offering comfortable afternoon watching from Bangkok. Check Thailand time for all race time conversions.
At 30, Albon has proven that his talent extends well beyond the Red Bull junior programme that initially shaped his career. His partnership with Sainz at Williams makes them one of the most interesting teams to watch in 2026, with two proven drivers committed to pushing a historic team back toward the front of the grid.