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Albon hoping strong form continues in China

3 April at 09:51
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  • Jake Williams-Smith

Alexander Albon says he is hopeful that the strong start to his Formula 1 career will continue in China after he scored his first points in Bahrain. The Anglo-Thai driver finished P9 after multiple battles throughout the race.

Having fought with the experienced Kimi Raikkonen and Toro Rosso teammate Daniil Kvyat, Albon said he was pleased to come away with points.

“That was a busy race – I felt like I was always fighting with someone at some point, there was always something to do! I didn’t have the best start as I was a bit shy into the first corner, but after that, I put my head down and got on with it.

"We had a good strategy and decent pace on the prime tyre. In the end, we got a bit lucky with the retirements, but I’ll take it!"

The 23-year-old admitted that the race had been tough for him, explaining that the high winds that caught multiple drivers out through the course of the race were tough to contend with.

"It was so tricky with the wind out there and it made the car unpredictable, but we were quite strong in the race, it’s just a shame about the start.

"It was a challenge to overtake because when you get close to another car the tyres overheat and you get a bit stuck.

"However, I enjoyed myself out there and it was good to get that experience. I’m very happy to pick up my first points in Formula 1 and I hope we can carry this pace into China.”