Alexander Albon: Climbs through field in Abu Dhabi

Albon finished 11th in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix F1 race at Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.

Analysis:

Albon struggled in qualifying and was set to start 16th on the grid before incurring a penalty for changing gearbox components. He preserved his tires well, allowing Williams to execute a one-stop strategy. That looked likely to net him points, though he was ultimately overtaken to finish 11th. Albon and Williams had a disappointing 2024 season, though things may be looking up for 2025 with Carlos Sainz Jr. in the mix.