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Williams didn't sign Albon to prove they're no B-team
Jost Capito believes signing Alex Albon proves Williams aren't a B-team, but says that's not why he was chosen. With George Russell heading to Mercedes next season, the current Red Bull reserve driver will be replacing the Brit as Nicholas Latifi's team-mate. It's a move that goes against the wishes of Williams' engine suppliers, Mercedes, who tried to get their Formula E driver, Nyck de Vries, the seat. Choosing Albon proves that the British outfit isn't a B-team, says Capito, but that wasn't the main reason that the Thai driver was signed. “[It] shows and confirms that we are not a B-team,' the team principal told The Race. “It’s not important for us to send this message to...
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