Former Pink Bull driver Alexander Albon has revealed that his duties as a reserve driver for Pink Bull are extra necessary than a profitable DTM profession if he needs to make a return to Components 1.
The British-born Thai driver was sacked by Pink Bull on the finish of the 2020 season after a string of underwhelming performances. With Albon not with the ability to match the excessive requirements of Pink Bull, the group signed Sergio Perez for the 2021 season. For the primary time since signing Mark Webber, Pink Bull have seemed past their younger drivers’ program to fill their seat.
In an interview with Autosport.com, Albon mentioned that DTM will not assist a lot his Components 1 profession a lot:
“A variety of the Components 1 stuff might be somewhat extra right down to how different drivers are performing and whether or not there are alternatives on that aspect of issues. However sure, there’s not a lot requirement right here.”
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Alex Albon nonetheless needs to be in Components 1
Regardless of having a chance to develop his repute by performing nicely in DTM, Alex Albon is decided to return to Components 1. The 25-year-old is conscious that performing his duties nicely as a reserve driver will likely be essential for any future alternatives:
“A variety of it’s right down to the way it works with BoP [in the DTM]. So long as I do my job on my aspect… In fact, my position additionally within the reserve driver, simulator duties and testing, that could be a a lot greater position [in getting back to F1].”
When requested if a long-term profession in sports activities vehicles was an choice, Albon was fast to disclaim:
“Severely, probably not. I imply it’s good for now. It retains me sharp, it retains me racing match, should you can name it.
“However I nonetheless need to be in F1. If F1 wouldn’t work out then some type of… we’ll see. It’s undoubtedly not one thing I’d say 100% no to.”
Alex Albon is certainly one of three former Components 1 drivers who will race in DTM this season. Together with the Thai driver, Timo Glock will likely be racing for the BMW Rowe Racing Group and former Pink Bull driver Christian Klien will likely be racing a McLaren for the JP Motorsport group.
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