The British Grand Prix is not only home to British motorsports, but a home race for a number of drivers on the 2024 Formula 1 grid. One of those drivers who will be home here at Silverstone is Thai-British driver Alex Albon.<\/p>\n
Williams driver Alexander Albon joined Formula 1 in 2019, driving for both Toro Rosso and Red Bull. Since joining Williams<\/a>, Albon has delivered good performances. In the 2023 season, he earned 96% of Williams\u2019 points.<\/p>\n His impressive performances had him being linked with a move to Mercedes, and back to Red Bull. However, Albon debunked these rumours when it was announced that he had signed a contract extension with Williams. Showing his dedication to Williams, back in May, he signed a multi-year contract<\/a> that will keep Albon until at least the end of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n Alex Albon began karting in 2005 and started competing in the Cadet class the next year. In 2006 he won the Kartmasters British Grand Prix, as well as the Super 1 National Championship.<\/p>\n In 2008, he progressed to the KF3 class, staying there through to 2010. While in the KF3 class, he won the Kartmasters British Grand Prix, Formula Kart Stars, Super 1 National Championship, KF Winter Series, CIK-FIA European Championship and the CIK-FIA World Cup.<\/p>\n Albon moved to the KF2 and KF1 classes in his final year of karting – 2011. He was runner-up in the KF1 class of the WSK Euro Series and the CIK-FIA World Championship.<\/p>\nKarting<\/h4>\n