As well as Russell and Norris, who both competed with the backing of their parent F 1 teams, the likes of Ferrari-backed Antonio Fuoco and experienced Nick de Vries mean that Alex’s accomplishment, to be right up there challenging for the title without the benefit of F1 backing, was just so impressive. Alex’s performances this year in Formula 2 thankfully caught the eye of the powers that be at Red Bull and Toro Rosso, in a season where that particular championship has boasted an arguably unrivalled level of talent.
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As Dan explained, “Clearly, the most difficult part of securing a Formula 1 drive for any driver is persuading one of the ten teams on the grid that you have the requisite ability.
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When Alex started go karting in 2005 at the age of 8, he could not have realistically dreamed that he would one day be considered to have Formula 1 level driving ability, let alone get to actually race in the series – so to have played a part in helping this dream come true is an incredibly proud moment.”ĭan and our Sports Team have acted for motor-racing teams and drivers at all levels of motorsport for many years, but Alex’s route to Toro Rosso was by no means straight-forward.
Formula 1 is not only the pinnacle of motorsport but it is one of the most watched sports in the world – it being considered that well over 600 million people watch each race live, globally. There are only 20 Formula 1 drivers in any one season, so to arrive at this level is the preserve of the very select few.
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With the potential pathway to step up to the front-running Red Bull team (a move being made in 2019 by current Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly) Alex has secured one of the most sought-after drives on the grid.Īcting for and advising Alex in the lead up to and concluding the contract at Toro Rosso was the Head of Leathes Prior’s Sports Team (and our sporting management division Full Contact) Dan Chapman, pictured above with Alex as the deal completed.ĭan commented “ It goes without saying that this is a phenomenal achievement from Alex.
In signing for the Toro Rosso team, who form part of the prestigious Red Bull Racing outfit, Alex follows in the footsteps of a number of impressive drivers who launched their F1 careers in similar fashion – Sebastien Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen perhaps being the most notable names of many. We are delighted to announce that our client Alexander Albon has today been confirmed as a Formula 1 driver, having signed for the Scuderia Toro Rosso team.Įast Anglian born Alex, 22, shone in FIA Formula 2 this season, sitting behind only George Russell in the championship standings (who will race in Formula 1 next season for Williams) and Lando Norris who (and who will also race in Formula 1 next season, for McLaren).
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