F1 break gave Albon “global view” of what it takes to be top driver

After being dropped by Red Bull, Albon spent last season racing in the DTM while also working on the Milton Keynes team’s 2021 and 2022 F1 cars in its simulator.

He says the opportunity to take a step back while also assisting Max Verstappen’s successful title campaign has given him a “global view” of what it takes to succeed and puts him in a stronger position as he returns to the grid.

On Tuesday, Albon had his first taste of the new Williams FW44 in a shakedown run…