While the bulk of headlines after the Russian Grand Prix have been dedicated to the implosion at Ferrari, I feel young Alex Albon's performance in Sochi has to be highlighted. The quiet and likeable Thai kid might not be flash and bling but, rather, he is a grafter who works hard and learns fast. I am in the camp [if there is one!] that believes that Red Bull have unearthed a gem in the 23-year-old who they plucked from obscurity and thrust into Formula 1, with Toro Rosso, at the start of this year. So impressive was he that 12 races into his rookie season he got the nod, ahead of more experienced Daniil Kvyat, to replace wayward Pierre Gasly alongside Max Verstappen in the senior team....
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