Alexander Albon: Anglo-Thai F1 driver signs for Williams for 2022 season

Nicholas Latifi (left) and Alexander Albon (right) will be Williams' drivers next season

Alexander Albon will return to the Formula 1 grid next season with Williams.

Williams have also announced that Canadian Nicholas Latifi will stay with the team for a third consecutive season.

"Alex is one of the most exciting young talents in motorsport," Williams team principal Jost Capito said.

"Yet he comes with a large amount of F1 experience from his time at Red Bull," he continued.

Albon, 25, made his Formula 1 debut with Red Bull's second team Toro Rosso in 2019, before being promoted to the senior team mid-way though the season in a swap with Pierre Gasly.

He is a replacement at Williams for George Russell, a close friend of Albon, who is moving to Mercedes in 2022.

Albon said: "I am really excited and looking forward to returning to a Formula 1 race seat in 2022.

"When you take a year out of F1, it's never certain you will make a return so I'm extremely thankful to Red Bull and Williams for believing in me and helping me on my journey back to the grid.

"It's also been great to see all the progress Williams have been making as a team this year and I look forward to helping them continue that journey in 2022."

Latifi, who is in his second season in F1, said: "The team is moving in a more competitive direction with new owners, management and people on the technical side.

"I've felt at home here since the day I arrived, and I think I'm in the right place to continue with my positive trajectory. The aim is to continue making little improvements so we can all take advantage of the opportunity we have next year."

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