WATCH: Alex Albon tries his hands at Paralympics basketball ahead of Australian GP

The F1 drivers have been upto various kinds of activities since landing in Melbourne.

WATCH: Alex Albon tries his hands at Paralympics basketball ahead of Australian GP

Alex Albon (Via: Imago, X/F1 Australian GP, screenshot)

The Australian Grand Prix week has begun and while the on-track action is still a few days away, the F1 drivers have been indulging themselves in various kinds of off-track activities. The latest to join the list is the Williams driver, Alex Albon.

The Thai-British racer recently caught up with Australia’s basketball Paralympics team and had an extremely fun time with them. Moreover, he was also seen taking immense in trying their way of playing basketball.

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Alex Albon is well-known in the F1 paddock for his friendly nature and it was all quite evident during his interaction with Australia’s basketball Paralympics team.

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It was a lot of fun, I learned something about I'm not good at. I had a huge appreciation for all of them. The cognitive loads on throwing the ball and the movement, I found it really difficult.
Alex Albon said post session with Paralympics team

From the video, it is quite clear that Albon got to learn a lot about how things are done in the basketball Paralympics. Moreover, he was also seen failing hilariously at making baskets from a sitting position in comparison to the Paralympic pros.

Alex Albon keeping close tabs on ‘opportunities’ for 2025

While Alex Albon is having a great time since landing in Melbourne, he is aware of the dicey situation in the F1 drivers market. Several driver’s current deals with their teams are set to expire at the end of the 2024 F1 season.

Alex Albon
Alex Albon (Via IMAGO)

Albon has always maintained that he is happy at Williams but despite this, he is keeping his eyes and ears open for better opportunities.

I know it sounds generic, but it is very true that I love being a part of this team. I love this kind of building the team around, and this upwards progress that we’re on is very exciting. I won’t deny and say there are opportunities around. You know, there is a very fluid driver market right now and I think it’s exciting.
Alex Albon said on Beyond the Grid podcast

Albon’s stock as a racing driver has improved 10-fold since switching to Williams F1 team. He is the out-and-out leader on the team and it was because of his exploits that the British outfit was able to end the 2023 campaign in seventh position. As far as the ongoing campaign is concerned, Albon is yet to score points.

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