Albon signed to Toro Rosso: "Opportunity to be in F1 surreal!"

Newly-signed Toro Rosso driver Alexander Albon has taken to his social media to express his happiness with the announcement, as the third-placed Formula 2 driver will line up next to Daniil Kvyat for Red Bull's development team in 2019.

I really don’t think there are words to describe how excited and proud I am to be driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2019. It was an uphill battle to be on the grid this year and to be given the opportunity to be in F1 is surreal! (1 of 2) pic.twitter.com/dxMqpwxuv6

— Alex Albon (@alex_albon) 26 November 2018

So many people to thank - Red Bull for giving me a 2nd chance, JP Driot for giving me the possibility in F2 and everyone at Nissan e.dams for allowing me to follow my dream. Also to my sponsors,my family,my trainers,Gwen Lagrue and Dan Chapman.Going to give this everything 2/2 pic.twitter.com/h4FkxG5hLz

— Alex Albon (@alex_albon) 26 November 2018