Alex Albon attended Thursday’s FIA press conference in Montreal, alongside fellow drivers Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Oscar Piastri (McLaren).
Ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, our number 23 answered questions from the media on topics ranging from the FW45 upgrades to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Here’s a summary of what Albono had to say.
On whether the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will suit the FW45
I like these kinds of circuits. I do feel there's a little bit more in terms of the ride. Maybe not so much just pure downforce on the car. There's a bit more to it. The weather too.
So, we've got some upgrades coming this weekend, hopefully, in some ways we want it to be dry just to see what they do. But as I said, it does seem like a bit more of a characterful track than Barcelona.
On what to expect from the upgrades and whether he’s driven them on the simulator
Yeah, we've been pretty hard at work the last couple of weeks. You know, nothing too big actually, balance-wise. It feels quite similar. It's more just a general downforce difference.
We've done a good job. I do think it's going to put us more into the fight with the midfield. Something which we've been falling away a little bit from the last few races, so hopefully we can get back into the fight for points.
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On expectations for Silverstone in a few weeks’ time
I think Silverstone is one of everyone's favourite circuits. Like you said, I think it's a bit more representative to see where our package comes out.
We've still got Austria before then if I've got my calendar, right. But no, it will be good.
Hopefully, we can put on a good show. It's always good to go to Silverstone.
On whether he fancies taking on the 24 Hours of Le Mans one day
I would love to. I'm not sure. Maybe post-F1, or even during but it's exciting. I think the racing was really good.
I don't know if the other drivers watched it but it was quite cool to follow along. And I like this whole new LMP [Le Mans Prototype] style, with a lot of manufacturers coming into it.
On whether drivers would benefit from more freedom to race elsewhere too or just focus on F1
Yeah, I think the same as Valtteri [it's quite individual as a driver]. Everyone's individual, but I did DTM, for example.
Very different cars, and maybe not the most fun cars to drive but you learn such a different way to drive quickly. Every car has a different style and if you just drive Formula 1 all the time, I think you get fixed on one kind of style.
Call it like reading a book: extend your vocabulary, but it's more like your racing vocabulary: you get a better appreciation for how to be on the limit and how to be quick in all different kinds of things.
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