Alex Albon said it was key that he joined a team which has “trust” in him, and Williams certainly fit the bill.

Albon’s first stint in Formula 1 was certainly an eventful one, earning a promotion to Red Bull’s main team in 2019 after only half a season with the junior outfit Toro Rosso.

But after a season and a half at Red Bull, Albon was then dropped to a reserve and test driver role with Sergio Perez drafted in for 2021.

After spending a season on the sidelines, Albon is now back on the grid with Williams for 2022, a switch which Albon explained had to be built on a trust from the team in his driving ability.