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'My goal is to have 3': Alex Albon wants Thailand to join his list of F1 home races

Alex Albon considers Singapore and Malaysia his two Formula 1 home races, but the Williams driver wants Thailand to join that list. With Thailand targeting a potential F1 race in Bangkok from 2028, Albon’s Thai heritage could give him a third home event. Speaking to the Times of India ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, Albon also discussed his growing role in developing Williams’ future…

'My goal is to have 3': Alex Albon wants Thailand to join his list of F1 home races

Alex Albon, the Atlassian Williams F1 driver, expresses his desire to have Thailand join his list of home races in Formula 1. Representing his Thai heritage, Albon feels a strong connection with Southeast Asian fans and considers Malaysia and Singapore as his current home races. The Thai-British driver hopes that Thailand could eventually become his third home race, with Thailand's recent approval of a $1.23 billion bid to host an F1 street race in Bangkok indicating a possible future inclusion on the Formula 1 calendar.

Albon's responsibilities at Williams extend beyond his time behind the wheel, as he becomes more involved in the development of the sport.

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