Formula 1 icon Eddie Jordan has asked Red Bull boss Christian Horner to give former academy product Alex Albon another chance. The Williams star finished 13th in the Drivers’ Championship standings last season, the most productive performance by one of its drivers since 2019.
After impressing with Toro Rosso, the rising star had the chance to become Max Verstappen’s teammate in 2019. However, the 27-year-old was demoted through Red Bull after just 26 outings behind the wheel in two seasons, with veteran Sergio Perez taking over. rueda. su position in 2021.
The Thai-British driver did admit he was hurt after being dropped down to the role as Red Bull’s test and reserve driver but made a vow to eventually rebuild his reputation. After signing with Williams in 2022, he raced to 19th place in the Drivers’ Championship in his first year.
However, the signs of recovery were evident as he put in solid performances in 2023, with a total of 27 issues over the course of the campaign, and teammate Logan Sargeant got one. Now, he has received support to make a possible emotional return to Red Bull. in the long run thanks to their efforts.
The vote of confidence came from F1 legend Jordan, who confessed that he sees a bright future for Albon, having seen him prove his prospects for 2023. Speaking on the ‘Formula For Success’ podcast, he admitted: “I have a real, comfortable place for Albon.
“I think in the right situations, I think it can be mustard,” he admitted while tipping. “I’d like to see at some point that we give him a chance alongside Max [Verstappen], because I think he might be a big surprise. “
The wonderful Formula 1 driver, David Coulthard, responded to Jordan’s claims by naming his own association, saying: “I’m going to include Lewis Hamilton there, for sure, because he underlined his admiration for his compatriot. “when the vehicle is underneath it. I’m going to put Fernando [Alonso] next to him, just to see.
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“When we asked about the big rivalries, for the first time they didn’t get along when they were team-mates in the McLaren era, but what would it be like today at 39 years old in Lewis’ case?But if it wasn’t like that, someone like Fernando, I’d go through a young rookie in progression for Lewis to brief me for the future.
As Perez prepares for the final season of his current contract with Red Bull, speculation abounds about the team’s long-term strategy. In a revealing verbal exchange with Speedcafe, team principal Horner said: “We’re in a luxurious place. position where there are many other people who need to be seated in this car.
He continued: “We just have to assess what is most productive for the team. It’s the seat Checo must lose. He’s the one in that seat and a lot will depend on how he does next season, but we’re not short of talent. Within the organization and, of course, outside the organization, there has also been significant interest. “