Alex Albon has signed a two-year extension with Williams to maintain him on the workforce till the 2027 Components One season.

The deal takes the highly-rated Albon, who’s earlier deal ran till the top of 2025, off the motive force marketplace for the foreseeable future.

Albon had seemed to be within the combine for a return to Pink Bull in 2026, however the brand new deal has ended that risk.

Albon’s new deal is a ringing endorsement of Williams boss James Vowles, homeowners Dorilton Capital and the challenge to return the British workforce up the grid.

– Unlapped: Hearken to ESPN’s F1 podcast

Williams has not scored a degree thus far in a tough 2024 season however Albon mentioned the longer ambitions of the workforce drove his resolution to signal an extended deal.

“I’m extremely blissful to be remaining with Williams Racing and to proceed working with such a gifted and devoted workforce of individuals,” Albon mentioned. “It has been a tough begin to the 12 months however since becoming a member of Williams we’ve got made important progress collectively and I’ve seen the massive adjustments taking place behind the scenes to take us again to the entrance of the grid.

“This can be a long-term challenge that I actually consider in and need to play a key position by which is why I’ve signed a multi-year contract. The journey will take time however I’m assured we’re constructing the correct workforce to maneuver ahead and obtain nice issues within the years to return.”

Albon has impressed since becoming a member of Williams in 2022, following a one-year hiatus which adopted his departure from Pink Bull in 2020.

Vowles mentioned he is a big asset to the workforce. “He has distinctive expertise, technical enter and dedication to the trigger and it is a enormous vote of confidence in Williams and the journey again to competitiveness that we’re on.

“We’re delighted to safe Alex’s long-term future with Williams constantly demonstrated his capability to carry out beneath stress, and signing him for the long-term is a giant piece of the puzzle of transferring us up the grid.”