‘A bit of a shame’ – Alex Albon gives verdict on Franco Colapinto’s Turn 1 move as Williams leave Singapore empty-handed

There was reward for Colapinto’s daring transfer, with F1 TV’s Will Buxton calling it “absolute magic” in a publish on X.

The Williams teenager appeared equally proud that he was capable of pull off the overtake, stating after the race that “I did the perfect begin I may” to assist the group transfer into the factors paying positions.

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“There was a fairly good hole and I went for it and it labored out,” he mentioned. “Right here, you recognize, the beginning is essential and to depart Flip 3 in entrance of some automobiles is at all times good. You might be in a match for a place later within the race. I used to be able to complete within the factors.

“Sadly it didn’t occur, however it’s nonetheless a good three first races of my life and I’m near the factors once more. We have to focus somewhat bit extra, focus a bit extra on quali. We must always have been in Q3 and at present we must always have been capable of end P10, however simply must maintain nailing it and we’ll be higher for the subsequent race.”