F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats
Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon is preparing for the Miami Grand Prix following an unexpected five-week break in the season. He reflects on the time off as beneficial for regrouping after a challenging start, while also sharing insights into his personal life with 14 pets, including cats and horses. Albon remains optimistic about improving performance despite not scoring points in the early races.
- ▪Alex Albon is a Formula 1 driver for the Williams team and has appeared in Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'.
- ▪The 2026 F1 season had a five-week break due to the cancellation of two races linked to the Iran war.
- ▪Albon manages a personal menagerie of 14 animals, which he humorously calls the 'Albon Zoo'.
- ▪He has not scored any points in the first three races of the season and missed starting the Chinese Grand Prix.
- ▪Recent engine regulation changes were made during the break, which Albon believes may lead to more overtaking in Miami.
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