Alex Albon breaks down Williams plans to ‘hold on’ to the $35 million rewarding spot in the Constructors’ championship

Alex Albon claims Williams can cling onto the seventh spot in the constructors championship due to great recent performances.

Alex Albon breaks down Williams plans to ‘hold on’ to the $35 million rewarding spot in the Constructors’ championship

Alex Albon (via IMAGO)

Williams has had a very impressive late-season stint this season. The two drivers have combined 28 points and currently hold the seventh position in the constructors championship. Alex Albon has recently commented on the great newfound performance of the team and made some bold claims.

Albon talked about the possible overtake from AlphaTauri and claimed that the threats were very real. He also talked about the updates favoring the Faenza outfit team and scoring better results in the recent races.

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I think the threat is very real, They put on their upgrade, and I think straight away made a big step, and at the same time, they seemed to unlock it more and more through the year.

Albon told motosport.com

The Thailander has claimed that the team will aim to ‘hold on’ to the seventh spot in the championship. This comment was made in the wake of the new performance from the AlphaTauri squad. He additionally claimed that it would be tricky, and the drivers would be aggressive and ‘push on’.

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The last few races are more about holding on than anything else. But you don't want to have that mindset. You still want to be aggressive and push on. But it will be tricky.

Albon also appreciated the Mexican GP performance from AlphaTauri and claimed that the team had overtaken Williams in terms of pace. The 27-year-old also claimed that the Brazilian circuit will suit the AT04 more than the Williams FW45. Additionally, Albon claimed that the race would be tough.

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Alex Albon discusses the lack of updates to the AT04

The British team has not been updating the car since the Canadian GP. The team decided to focus on the car’s development for the next season and decided against bringing any new updates. Albon claimed that the team needs to take advantage of any opportunity that arises in the races.

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Alex Albon driving the Williams FW45 (via motorsport.com)

The FW45 was still very competitive on the grid. Regardless of the lack of development on the car, the Thai driver added that the car feels ‘old’ despite the latest update being just four months ago.

The driver took encouragement from the Mexican GP, where he finished ninth and canceled out two of the six points scored by Daniel Ricciardo. The team is showing great improvement in the late season and is looking hopeful of finishing seventh in the championship. The $35 million reward seems all for the British team to keep.

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