Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Single Seater Formula 1

Alex Albon urges ‘review’ into Williams F1 qualifying strategy after British GP blunder

by Jack Oliver Smith
5 hours ago
A A
0
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing. 05.07.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Qualifying Day

Alex Albon walks back dejected after missing Q3

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Alex Albon has urged Williams to reconsider its qualifying strategies after missing out on the final part of qualifying for Formula 1‘s British Grand Prix.

The Anglo-Thai driver was on course to steer his FW47 into Q3 at Silverstone, after running competitively in Q1, ensuring a promising grid position for his and the team’s home race.

But a decision to send Albon out earlier than necessary for his second run saw him unable to find an optimal window to produce a quick enough lap, seeing him line up a meagre 13th.

After qualifying, Albon told media including Motorsport Week that the team needs to “review” its planning during qualifying sessions, believing its current practices are detrimental to his progress.

RelatedPosts

https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/great-britain

McLaren convinced suspension update has cured Lando Norris’ struggles with MCL39

2 hours ago
Jak Crawford (USA) Dams. 04.07.2025. FIA Formula 2 Championship, Rd 8, Silverstone, England, Friday

Jak Crawford takes rain-affected Silverstone F2 Feature win

3 hours ago

“Yes, I think internally we need to review what went on there,” he said, “because we put on a set of tyres when Franco crashed and then we went out on track when it was quite clear it was going to be a red flag.

“So we immediately wasted a set in qualifying. We went into Q2 – run 1 – on a used set of tyres. Until this point we’re looking good, we’re feeling good.

“I’d actually do a pretty good lap in Q2 run 1 considering it’s used tyres. And then we go into Q2 run 2 and we then go out at the very front of the pack where Max’s outlap is about 15, 20 seconds a lap slower than ours.

“So we then do Q2 run 2 on our final used set, basically not even close to being ready. Q2 was honestly compromised, let’s say that.

“We need to review, we generally do go on the early sides in qualifying, we like to go on the early sides.

“Today was too much, we need to understand why we like to go so early all the time.”

Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 05.07.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Qualifying Day
Albon believes he was sent out too early for his second run in Q2, contributing to his exit

Albon: Williams has ‘good car’ but ‘out of position’

Albon’s frustration was maximised by the knowledge the FW47 is evidently fast around Silverstone, deepening the irritation of truncating a good result in the race.

Team-mate Carlos Sainz did not fare much better, ending the day in 11th, but being afforded 10th after Oliver Bearman’s 10-place grid penalty.

“I mean we’ve been quick all weekend and we were quick in Q1, we were quick in Q2 run 1 and then it’s like, yeah, P14. So, frustrating, very frustrating,” concluded Albon.

When asked if he can do a job from his modest grid position, Albon did not rule it out, but was clouded by frustration.

“We can do okay from there,” he said. “At the minute I’m just frustrated because we should not be P13. Let’s see. We have a good car and we’re out of position.”

READ MORE – Yuki Tsunoda details issue that thwarted bid to make Q3 at F1 British GP

Tags: Alex AlbonBritishGPF1Williams
Share222Tweet139Share

Related Posts

https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/great-britain
Formula 1

McLaren convinced suspension update has cured Lando Norris’ struggles with MCL39

2 hours ago
George Russell salvages second row start for Mercedes at Silverstone
Formula 1

George Russell: Mercedes ‘scratching our heads’ over unexpected lack of pace at F1 British GP

3 hours ago
Ferrari emerged as a strong threat to McLaren during the practice sessions ahead of qualifying
Formula 1

McLaren wary resurgent Ferrari could be a threat beyond F1 British GP

4 hours ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Upcoming Races

#EventDate
13Belgian GP25-27 July
14Hungarian GP01-03 August
15Dutch GP29-31 August
16Italian GP05-07 September
17Azerbaijan GP19-21 September

Click here for the full 2025 F1 calendar

Drivers’  Standings

#DriverPts
Oscar Piastri216
Lando Norris201
Max Verstappen155
George Russell146
Charles Leclerc120
Lewis Hamilton91
Andrea Kimi Antonelli63
Alexander Albon42
Isack Hadjar28
Esteban Ocon23

Click here for full Drivers’ Standings

Latest Articles

https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/great-britain
Formula 1

McLaren convinced suspension update has cured Lando Norris’ struggles with MCL39

July 6, 2025
George Russell salvages second row start for Mercedes at Silverstone
Formula 1

George Russell: Mercedes ‘scratching our heads’ over unexpected lack of pace at F1 British GP

July 6, 2025
Ferrari emerged as a strong threat to McLaren during the practice sessions ahead of qualifying
Formula 1

McLaren wary resurgent Ferrari could be a threat beyond F1 British GP

July 6, 2025

Follow Motorsport Week

Join our daily motorsport newsletter

* indicates required

Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd