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The Race F1 Podcast
New colours, new hope for 'aggressive' Sauber and ambitious Williams
Feb 6, 2024
Sauber/Stake F1 Team unveils its striking black and fluro green C44; technical director James Key, drivers Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas, and team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi share insights. Former F1 technical director Gary Anderson offers a technical assessment of the new car. Williams reveals a brand-new livery, speculation arises around driver Alex Albon's contractual situation. The hosts discuss car design improvements, challenges faced by teams in motorsport, and the impact of new suspension designs on performance gains.
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- Alex Albon is under contract with Williams until the end of 2025, showing the team's commitment to him despite potential clauses allowing him to leave under certain circumstances.
- Williams has pursued aggressive design concepts for the FW 46, pushing boundaries and focusing on aerodynamics and mechanical directions, despite the car running behind schedule.
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Alex Albon's Contract Situation
James Vowles clarified that Alex Albon is under contract with Williams until the end of 2025, despite rumors of him being a free agent or potentially leaving after 2024. While this statement from Williams suggests an underlined commitment to Albon, there may be clauses or agreements allowing him to leave under certain circumstances. It remains to be seen if Albon will remain with Williams in 2025 or if he will explore other opportunities if a team that can deliver wins and podiums shows interest in him.
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