Albon: "If I feel more comfortable in the car, the pace will also increase"

During the press conference prior to the Hungarian Grand Prix Alexander Albon admitted that he had problems with his tyres during the first stint of the Styrian Grand Prix. Albon was at one point more than 40 seconds behind his teammate Max Verstappen.

“It was one kind of poor start to the race in race two and that was more or less the main issue. So I don’t think there needs to be a panic”, says Albon to RaceFans.

"It’s just managing the tyres a bit better and knowing when to push, when not to push. That’s more or less it at the moment. I think once I get a bit more comfortable with a car the pace will come as well", continues the Thai.

Albon has certainly come under pressure after the previous race due to the disappointing performance. Pierre Gasly was sidelined halfway through last season because he also had disappointing results.

"It’s still the same. Formula 1 is Formula 1, every driver is under pressure to perform. Of course I know I’ve got to do a good job, but it’s been like that since I’ve been eight years old so nothing really changes", the Red Bull Racing driver ends.