Capito: Albon 'will feel right at home at Williams'

The big word is out: Alexander Albon is trading his reserve role at Red Bull for a seat at Williams in 2022. Logically, Albon is happy to be back in Formula 1, but Jost Capito is also delighted with the acquisition.

In a press release from Williams, Capito said the following about Williams' driver line-up next year, which will be a pairing of Albon and Nicholas Latifi.

"“It is fantastic to be able to confirm our driver line-up for 2022 and I am delighted to be welcoming Alex to the team, along with confirming our continued relationship with Nicholas into next year. We are extremely excited by our new line-up, with both drivers bringing a great blend of youth and experience that will not only be a great fit for the team but also help us take the next step in our journey."

Albon a real asset according to Capito

Hence, the German is hugely pleased that things have come to a head with Albon and he will be driving in a Williams seat next year.

"Alex is one of the most exciting young talents in motorsport, yet comes with a large amount of F1 experience from his time at Red Bull. His multiple podium finishes highlight his speed as a driver, and we know he will immediately feel at home with the team at Grove. Nicholas meanwhile has consistently impressed us over the past three years with his hard work, diligence, and positive attitude. He has continued to develop throughout his time at Williams and has grown into an impressive F1 driver, as seen by his points scoring finishes this season.

"We are now looking forward to continuing to build on our positive momentum as a team and finishing this season as strongly as possible, before turning our attentions to 2022," Capito concluded.