Alex Albon signs contract extension with Williams for 2027 F1 season
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Alex Albon has signed a one-year contract extension with Williams, ensuring his place with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season. He joined Williams in 2022 and had been out of contract at the end of 2026. Albon's current points tally for the 2026 season stands at five, with Williams struggling under new regulations. His teammate Carlos Sainz remains uncertain about his future with the team. The F1 season resumes after a summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.
- •Albon is set for a sixth season with Williams in 2027.
- •He joined Williams ahead of the 2022 season.
- •Albon has scored five points in the 2026 season so far.
- •Carlos Sainz's future with Williams is still uncertain.
- •The F1 season returns with the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.
- 3:05 PMESPN F1 — Alex Albon to stay at Williams in 2027
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
- 1:48 PMBBC Sport — Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
- 1:40 PMRacer — Williams retains Albon for 2027
- 1:20 PMAutosport — Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
- 1:16 PMMotorsport.com — Alex Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
"Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension. Albon joined Williams ahead of the 2022 season and was one of several drivers out of contract at the end of this year, amid speculation over his and team-mate Carlos Sainz's future with the underperforming outfit. But the 30-year-old has now committed his ...Keep reading
"Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension. Albon joined Williams ahead of the 2022 season and was one of several drivers out of contract at the end of this year, amid speculation over his and team-mate Carlos Sainz's future with the underperforming outfit. But the 30-year-old has now committed his ...Keep reading
"Alex Albon has signed a one-year contract extension with Williams to continue driving for the team until the end of the 2027 Formula 1 season.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Aug 18, 2026, 3:05 PMAlex Albon to stay at Williams in 2027
Alex Albon will remain at Williams in 2027 after the team announced an extension of his contract beyond the end of this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:01 PMAlbon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension.
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 1:48 PMAlbon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension.
- RacerAug 18, 2026, 1:40 PMWilliams retains Albon for 2027
Alex Albon will remain with Williams for 2027, extending his stay with the team to six seasons.
- AutosportAug 18, 2026, 1:20 PMAlbon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension. Albon joined Williams ahead of the 2022 season and was one of several drivers out of contract at the end of this year, amid speculation over his and team-mate Carlos Sainz's future with the underperforming outfit. But the 30-year-old has now committed his ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 18, 2026, 1:16 PMAlex Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension. Albon joined Williams ahead of the 2022 season and was one of several drivers out of contract at the end of this year, amid speculation over his and team-mate Carlos Sainz's future with the underperforming outfit. But the 30-year-old has now committed his ...Keep reading
- Sky Sports—Albon signs Williams contract extension
Alex Albon has signed a one-year contract extension with Williams to continue driving for the team until the end of the 2027 Formula 1 season.
- Formula1.com—Williams confirm Albon will remain with the team in 2027
Alex Albon is set to extend his stay with the Williams team, having been confirmed to race for the outfit in 2027.
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