Alex Albon dismisses Carlos Sainz Dutch GP tension after clear-the-air breakfast
Alex Albon has played down any tension with Williams team-mate Carlos Sainz following their collision at the Dutch Grand Prix, revealing the pair cleared the air over breakfast on Monday. Sainz accepted full responsibility for the intra-team clash at Zandvoort, which earned him a 10-second penalty. Defending on old hard tyres into Turn 1, the Spaniard hit a bump on the inside line, locked up ...…
Alex Albon downplays any tension with Williams teammate Carlos Sainz after their collision at the Dutch Grand Prix. Sainz accepted full responsibility, resulting in a 10-second penalty for him. Albon crashed due to a bump on the inside line, causing damage to his car's floor and leading to his retirement. Sainz finished 16th. Despite the incident, Albon insists there is no ill will between them.
He discussed the matter during an appearance on The Fast And The Curious podcast, stating that people often exaggerate the situation. Albon also joked about the possibility of bumping Sainz as a form of payback, though he acknowledged his team might not agree. The duo shared a breakfast on Monday, with Albon paying for the meal.
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