Alex Albon: Miami Grand Prix Has 'Warmed Up' to Williams Driver as Team Scores Double Points

Alex Albon has admitted that the Miami Grand Prix has grown on him since its debut, as the Williams driver also savored a double points finish for the Grove outfit at the Hard Rock Stadium. The event, introduced in 2022 and now under contract until 2041, initially felt like a show, but Albon notes improvements in the structure and atmosphere over the years.

Why it matters:

Miami’s maturation mirrors F1's deepening roots in the United States, a market the championship is heavily investing in. For Williams, scoring points with both cars is a tangible reward for a productive development break, signaling that their mid-season upgrades are delivering.

The Details:

• Albon's Perspective: In a Williams video with David Coulthard, Albon explained how Miami has evolved. "The first year it felt like a show, kind of like Vegas in year one. But as time has gone on, they've improved the structure of the races and the way teams have sorted themselves out. I think I could live here quite easily."
• Williams Performance: After a five-week break in April, Williams arrived in Miami with a raft of upgrades. Carlos Sainz and Albon finished ninth and tenth respectively, scoring three crucial points.
• Constructors Standings: The result lifts Williams to eighth in the standings with five points, ahead of Audi (ninth) and behind Racing Bulls (seventh).

What's Next:

Williams now heads to the Canadian Grand Prix on May 22-24, looking to build on this momentum. The team under James Vowles will aim to confirm that the Miami haul is not a one-off but a sign of genuine progress.