Alex Albon wants to see ‘fruits’ of long term Williams journey amidst Carlos Sainz’s 2025 arrival

Alex Albon asserted that he wants to witness the fruits of his long journey at Williams in the coming years.

Alex Albon wants to see ‘fruits’ of long term Williams journey amidst Carlos Sainz’s 2025 arrival

Alex Albon [L] Carlos Sainz [R] (images via IMAGO)

Williams announced the signing of Carlos Sainz as their driver for 2025 after the Belgian GP. The Spaniard was left with no seat after he was replaced by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari. Williams being the only team with proper plans for the future, he decided to join them. On the other side Alex Albon ahead of the 2024 F1 season signed a long-term contract with Williams to stay with them until at least the end of 2026. The British born Thai driver claims to witness the fruits of his long journey with Williams.

Alex Albon in an interview stated that Williams hasn’t fully prepared for the 2026 season yet. However, by the arrival of Carlos Sainz they have made important changes and shifts in their approach. He mentioned that their roles and responsibilities within the team were evolving. As they adapted and progressed, there was a growing sense that they were taking on new challenges and duties. This was a sign of their ongoing development and preparation for the future.

We're not quite there for 2026, but it's that shift, that change, so there's that feeling of the responsibilities changing slightly.
Alex Albon told RacingNews365
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As Albon signed a long-term contract with Williams, he felt even more motivated to succeed. He explained that all the efforts he’s been putting in pays off. By committing to the team for a longer period, he is more determined to witness the sweet and bitter fruits of his hard work and enjoy the rewards that come from the journey he’s on. Therefore, he hoped the dedication he’s been putting in will lead to a positive outcome that will help the team in achieving their goals.

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And also, now that I've signed this long-term contract, I'm motivated to make it work. I want to see the fruits of the journey
Alex Albon added.
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Alex Albon focused fully on Williams’ long term goals

Alex Albon explained that when he signed a long-term contract with Williams and committed his future to the team. He stopped feeling the pressure to perform immediately. Albon felt a sense of relief because he knew he had time to work on the project. It was no longer just about making an impact right away, but he could focus on improving over the long term. The 28-year-old stated that once he signed a long-term contract, he shifted his focus to the team and its goals. Instead of worrying about short-term results, he started thinking about how he could contribute to success over a longer period.

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Alex Albon(via IMAGO)
Once I knew I'd signed a long-term contract, and I'd committed my future to Williams, the feeling of performing in the moment went away. As soon as you sign that long-term contract, your attention straightaway goes towards the project of the team.
Alex Albon stated.

Certainly, Alex Albon looked at the bigger picture and believed he is the part of Williams for their dream project. It was important for him to shift his focus from immediate results to long-term goals. With this, he is motivated to see the benefits of his hard work over time. Fans hope this exciting driver pairing would bring success to the Grove-based squad.

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