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Alexander Albon

Alexander Albon is a Thai-British racing driver who competes in Formula One for Williams.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alexander Albon is a Thai-British racing driver who competes in Formula One for Williams. He made his Formula One debut in 2019 with Toro Rosso, later raced for Red Bull, and returned to the grid with Williams in 2022. Albon is the first Thai driver to score an F1 podium in the modern era.

Early life and background

Albon was born in London on 23 March 1996 and has Thai and British heritage. He races under the Thai flag in Formula One despite being born in the United Kingdom. His father, Nigel Albon, is a former racing driver.

Junior racing career

Before Formula One, Albon competed in karting and single-seater categories, including Formula Renault, GP3, and Formula 2. He finished third in the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship.

Formula One career

Albon entered Formula One with Toro Rosso in 2019, moved to Red Bull later that season, and raced for the team until the end of 2020. After a season away from a race seat, he returned with Williams in 2022.

Notable achievements

Albon has scored two Formula One podium finishes and is widely noted as the first Thai driver to reach an F1 podium. He has also become an established Williams driver in the sport.

Key facts

  • Born in London, Albon races under the Thai flag.
  • He debuted in Formula One with Toro Rosso in 2019.
  • He moved to Red Bull during the 2019 season and raced there through 2020.
  • He returned to Formula One with Williams in 2022.
  • He became the first Thai driver to step onto an F1 podium.
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Canadian context

Canadian Formula One fans follow Albon through his role in the international F1 field; his profile also appears on Canadian-region motorsport and team pages.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Albon?
Alexander Albon is a Thai-British Formula One racing driver who drives for Williams.
When did Alexander Albon make his Formula One debut?
He made his Formula One debut in 2019 with Toro Rosso.
Which team does Alexander Albon drive for?
He drives for Williams in Formula One.
What is Alexander Albon’s nationality?
He is Thai-British and races under the Thai flag.
How many Formula One podiums has Alexander Albon scored?
He has scored 2 Formula One podiums.
Where was Alexander Albon born?
He was born in London, England, United Kingdom.

References

  1. Honda Global Corporate Website — https://global.honda/en/F1/driver/AlexanderAlbon/
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, nationality, F1 debut, teams, first Thai F1 podium claim.
  2. Formula 1 — https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/alexander-albon
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and current driver profile.
  3. Williams F1 — https://www.williamsf1.com/drivers/59f35fd7-61de-4c95-add8-7b85697218dd/alex-albon
    Supports: Current team, nationality, career information, podiums, and contract continuity.
  4. Red Bull — https://www.redbull.com/ca-en/athlete/alexander-albon
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, racing background, and Thai representation in F1.