Alex Albon: changing people's perceptions

F1: Beyond The Grid

karenellenbevan

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🗓️ 22 July 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Alex Albon went into 2025 facing one big question.

With the arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams, how would he measure up against his most competitive teammate since racing alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull?

So far, Alex has answered that question on track – having the edge over Carlos in qualifying and on race day in the first half of the season.

But Alex never doubted his ability to rise to that challenge. So, is he a better driver than last year or are we just appreciating his talent more?

Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Alex talks about what it’s like having Carlos on the other side of the garage, what changes he has made to his approach this year, why the culture and energy at Williams feels different, and how his relationship with Team Principal James Vowles is growing.

Plus, Alex also looks ahead to 2026 and the arrival of new cars and regulations. Will next season be his time to shine?

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0:00.0	It's a new day, but not just any day.
0:03.8	Today is the first day of your apprenticeship, the one you were so nervous about starting.
0:09.3	But you didn't let the fear of the unknown stop you.
0:12.6	No.
0:13.4	When potential came knocking, you not only welcomed it, you ran with it.
0:18.3	Earning while learning on an apprenticeship designed with employers.
0:22.4	All because you chose to make it happen.
0:25.2	It all starts with skills.
0:27.0	See how you can get started.
0:28.7	Search skills for life.
0:36.5	Alex Albon is changing people's perceptions in 2025.
0:40.3	It was easy to dismiss me for my teammates.
0:46.3	I think that was like an easy scapegoat to kind of say, well, he's doing well, but we don't really know how to quantify him.
0:52.3	When James spoke to me early on about Carlos
0:54.9	I genuinely want to see how I stack up against a driver like Carlos. So I was confident in
1:00.8	who I was, but I think I maybe have surprised some of the paddock. Hi everyone, Tom Clarkson
1:07.5	here and welcome to F1 Beyond the Grid. This year, Alex Albon is facing his
1:13.3	toughest teammate since Max Verstappen at Red Bull back in 2020. And so far, he's risen to the
1:19.9	challenge impressively. But has he actually changed as a driver or are we just taking more notice of
1:26.3	him? Alex is typically candid in this chat, talking about what it's like having Carlos as a benchmark,
1:32.8	how they compare to each other in terms of driving style and feedback, and whether their
1:37.2	relationship would remain civil if they were fighting for a title.
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