F1 Driver Alex Albon Replies to Fans on the Internet | Actually Me | GQ Sports

On this episode of Actually Me, Formula 1 driver Alex Albon goes undercover on the Internet and responds to real comments from fans on Twitter, Instagram, Quora, Wikipedia, Reddit, KZbin and TikTok. What does it mean to him to be the second tallest F1 driver in racing history? What happens when F1 cars crash? How do the new FIA budget caps affect Albon's Williams Racing team?
Director: Chris Smith
Director of Photography: Kevin Layne
Editor: Phil Ceconi
Producer: Camille Ramos
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Production Manager: James Pipitone
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Talent Booker: Paige Keffer, Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Rocky Wyler
Grip: Christian Lindabury
Audio: Justin Hall
Production Assistant: Carly Wyler
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Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
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Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
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[@Cazamalos]

Albono's sense of humor is only getting better, he looks way more relaxed at Williams.

[@SecondSince]

Less pressure, less press. I think it suits Albon more. I wish him all the best and hope he'll be in F1 for a long time. He's one very underrated imo.

[@LuthienMoonLight]

Been fantastic to watch him relax and really blossom at Williams. What a privilege!

[@redsoxboi1]

I’m a Lewis Hamilton fan, but I hope Albon gets that Mercedes seat or the Red Bull seat

[@indrayanipoyraiturcar9239]

He was actually so articulate and insightful

[@josephedmund4941]

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[@losmandingos]

he’s been a fan favorite since he joined the grid

[@johnturner4400]

Why wouldn’t he be?

[@elvistwatty]

That's not really a surprise

[@a_single_white_female]

Why do you say "actually" as if you expected him not to be?

[@mistersir3185]

I am genuinely convinced he is one of the most humble and genius drivers on the grid.

[@flaviusairinei943]

you meant genuine?

[@xfreja]

i met him last week, he's so sweet and genuine

[@mistersir3185]

@@flaviusairinei943 Nah I meant genuinely

[@PiousMoltar]

@@mistersir3185 Ah yes. He is genuinely a driver. Indeed.

[@chilidrummer8333]

One my favorite drivers in F1. Always polite and friendly, I admire his personality. And a talented driver as well of course

[@YooDudeSup]

Alex is one of the drivers who you think is shy and will barely speak during interviews. But he’s actually very eloquent and witty in answering all the questions. His humor really shined here!

[@adameleliott1777]

Love his mix of being shy and fierce at the same time

[@MitchGP]

He’s gained a lot of confidence in the last couple years.. keep it up kid

[@aaalswhoo]

albono finally getting the recognition he deserves 🤌🏽

[@krisnanakwame]

I think Albon is definitely the most relatable and chilled out guy on the grid, he just seems like he would get on with anyone

[@thetruebatman4632]

He’s a super sweet kid. Hope he’s around for a long time.

[@natzoxox1]

My favourite driver on the grid. Not only is he kind, polite, funny, he’s also very very precise and articulates himself very well. I was lucky enough to meet him in Melbourne this year and he’s just as genuine in person as he comes across on screen. Team Albono always!

[@janephilpott6565]

He is my favourite too 🙌. What a treat to meet him - you lucky person!!

[@isabonaldo]

really hope to see him in bigger teams in the future 🙏

[@InsertYourself1]

💀

[@insideinfo1556]

Yes definitely. I hope audi should hire him

[@edwnas]

he was in red bull

[@jj_mccarron]

nah i really hope williams become better and he can lead them further up, but if that doesn't happen then i agree. albon and russell at merc?? hmm

[@AZBCDEE]

Crybon bottled it at red bull once alpha tauris ‘race him too hard 😭 😭’

[@28AlexAnn]

He is so underrated. I love listening to him. He is so down to Earth and seems like a genuine nice guy.

[@lifebytama]

I always love seeing Alex answering or explaining things because he's so perceptive, insightful, and well-spoken. The way he explain things going on in Williams is also very respectful and well-articulated. He will always be the driver that I will support no matter what team he's in. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you, Albon! Cheers

[@rolandmdill]

What a great guy, hope to see him many more years in F1 and score many points and podiums!

[@raeqiu8646]

he’s much more relaxed and confident than ever before

[@SR-ih5gh]

Alex Albon and Daniel Ric are the two drivers I’m hoping get to be more successful in their F1 careers.

[@aaronwestley3239]

Might be too late for Danny, mate.

[@jakebrown1066]

​@@aaronwestley3239not so fast

[@krystellegibson9614]

I met Albono in Melbourne this year, he's such a friendly and laid-back guy and engaged heaps with fans. Hope he and the Williams team continue with this upwards trajectory!

[@ar17hd]

Alex getting the recognition he deserves 👑

[@Frankestein01nl]

Thanks Alex and GQ! I'm always astounded at the F1 drivers, the things they have to attend during a racing "weekend"(4 days) alone, the media, the fans, practices, team/engineer discussions, qualy, more team/engineerchats, couple more pressconferences, the whole buildup and then finally, that moment, when they are on the grid, doing what they do when the lights go out. Kimi's short sentences, make actual sence, sometimes. The whole shebang is just incredible. Hats off to you out there.

[@shahzebnasir4692]

"I'm 6'2 which isn't actually that tall" Bruh...

[@flyaway6671]

Exactly what tall ppl say

[@sam-sj1nc]

people act like hes 6'5, albon is tall, but its nothing abnormal ( which is what i think hes trying to say), people usually exaggerate how tall he is because of the contrast with other drivers.

[@clementine.6.2.2]

This is one of the few times the questions really have depth, normally they pick some really mid ones to answer, this feels personal and his answers are very insightful and sincere

[@PiyathPamuditha]

This guy is so sooo humble. He deserves a Mercedes Seat after Lewis retired.

[@quattrocam]

You just cannot hate this guy, hopefully we get to watch his career for many more years to come!

[@shush1791]

As a Thai, it's so nice to see that we got him as a representation in formula 1. A nice, fun, and talented driver!! also glad to see that Williams has been treating him well. Hopefully we'll get to see him in a more competitive car soon!

[@MyJ109]

I hope he starts an f1 podcast or is in f1 media when he is done racing. I love how articulate he is!

[@hannah-wd9qn]

he's actually a co-host on the fast and the curious pod and featured on a few episodes, you should check it out

[@MyJ109]

@hannah-wd9qn Thanks!

[@jcchao9]

I absolutely admire albono. great personality, great sense of humor, and obviously very articulate and knowledgeable about his stuff. hope to see him back on podiums and even win races!!!

[@rickygrigoleit8269]

So cool to see that SuperGT made it onto Actually Me! Keep it up Steve!

[@AKK5I]

Hello, viewer here

[@potatogirlcultist19]

@@AKK5I Can I tell you a little secret... Keep it quiet promise... Momoz is driving for us next year

[@yusufazhar4212]

Hello fellow viewers

[@Ivan-zc4vt]

What if I told you Albonia got that DAWG in him?

[@plantainman7664]

Peak comment💀

[@davidcagle920]

Shoutout to the pod

[@rimbusjift7575]

Mmm, Thai food.

[@bigboypalao]

Bro💀

[@dummyemail3944]

@@rimbusjift7575💀mf do you even know what the op mean?

[@liadupuis9265]

Alex is such a likable guy! And he's been an impressive, intelligent driver since he joined Williams! Hope he has a bright future in F1 ahead of him 💙

[@F1andfootballfan144]

I always root for Alex. Hopefully he can do well in Barcelona!

[@angelinamejia6810]

Gonna REALLLYYYYY need one of these with Charles soon

[@atwiinemartha5455]

😂

[@MyJ109]

I enjoy alex at Williams. I hope he stays there and grows with the team to start fighting for podiums!

[@core_russell3869]

I'm a Williams fan and I like him more then I liked our other drivers, George had the pace and our first podium in too long, but Alex always makes me smile when watching the races

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

Hope Williams liquidate. It’s what they deserve

[@core_russell3869]

@@sanfordcurtis8242 what team do you support then? Because you're clearly a dts fan

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

@@core_russell3869 I’m a neutral fan. I’ve been watching F1 consistently and avidly since 2002, so it’s downright laughable that you called me a DTS fan, child. Williams deserve to be absolutely nowhere today for the poor managerial decisions they made in the 1990s, such as making calamitous errors in the 1995 season and dismissing Hill for Frentzen in 1996

[@hennauwu8669]

​@sanfordcurtis8242 okay but that was years ago, times change. 😂

[@julie6328]

I attended the saturday DTM race at the Nürburgring that weekend and he DNFed. I watched quali on the sunday morning when he got pole and almost bought a ticket to drive back all the way there (about 200km) because I felt like he was gonna get it. I ended up having to babysit my sister's dog but otherwise I would have 1000% been to that race.

[@MyDecliningWilltoLive]

He seems like the kindest and the most gentle person. I hope he achieves the success he's capable of achieving

[@daniels3899]

Dude needs to become a broadcaster for f1 in the future

[@Vernardo]

Who? GQ? Men's Health? Lifetime?

[@ginas.2713]

I really like him!

[@SoSBxo]

we need Alex to get onto commentating when he retires! he’s so insightful and smart

[@lifebytama]

5:03 Alex said he's just ok while can bring Williams to P7 and even finished ahead of both Ferraris, oh boy you got potential and you'll be even bigger i swear

[@vanessag5449]

He seems like a chill and genuinely nice guy & also funny and witty, rooting for him.

[@xfreja]

alex is such a sweet, genuine, and talented person. i'm so happy i had the opportunity to meet him last week. i love him

[@monjustmon]

This was, by far, the best Actually Me that I've seen of the F1 drivers so far. Love this dude fr

[@lolidk3807]

alex is the most underrated current f1 driver imo the results he gets and got in a williams is insane

[@shanialaxmi]

Really hope that for the rest of the season he will get more points

[@irishswtpea]

This was so educational and informative. Alex never lets us down. ❤

[@kenzokenzo]

8:58 Alex got the dawg in him

[@iRDaBrit]

Well spoken, well behaved. Races well. Can't help but root for him.

[@Doggof2p]

One of my favorute drivers of the current f1 roster. He's been doing really well this season, he's slowly creeping to the top 10. His pace has been improved alot. But besides f1 he's just a very awesome and funny guy.

[@barbtracia]

he makes me feel sooo calm, love his personality

[@GamingTohru698]

I’m a Max fan but Alex is very likeable. Hope he gets more success in F1.

[@latoyaw2120]

Very insightful loves his answers to the questions.

[@troll_486]

wow, even Chat GPT has some questions now

[@R1LiveNA]

Albono and the Marketing team's going full throttle this year. You love to see it.

[@3llielou]

wow he’s so humble and articulate he’s becoming a new favorite of mine

[@TheStix411]

Hilarious timing on this

[@q3aryoko]

Love Alex, super nice and gracious dude. I'm glad he's still in F1

[@juliswift]

Loved this! Thanks Alex and GQ

[@Regular-Sized]

Oh cool! Super GT got on GQ.

[@bonelesswatermelon420]

I looked up the tallest drivers in F1 and yea, since 2000, he's the 2nd tallest driver ever, tied with 2 other Alexanders, Rossi and Wurz

[@ntf9438]

what people dont understand is that albon is just as fast Charles Leclerc. they were both competing with each other in f2 and albon won lots of races and was almost always on the podium.

[@lesflynn4455]

Alex is a real gentleman, a smart guy and is somebody i would like to know, more than most of them. I'd love to see him in a more competitive car. He's a great driver.

[@justarandomperson331]

saved this to watch later and then immediately pressed on it to watch it because Alex is so wholesome

[@steeldrac]

He looks like a really nice guy. I'm rooting for him since he got back to F1.

[@shayapirapa7449]

I love Alex Albon he's just amazing and he articulates his thoughts soo well. I hope he drives for a very long time

[@grayzedynamics]

Love Alex. Continue to root for his success.

[@KevwePatani]

It's so nice of Super GT to do an interview for GQ

[@ajwebb2143]

Didn’t know that Albon had the appendix removal upgrade

[@thomaswiedner2524]

amazing season so far ! proud of him

[@LIA-52]

7:25 I bet Lily would have done a P20-P1 in that famous Australia GP

[@shaneez4895]

P20 - DNF

[@JKarstadt]

This is the guy that's dating my wife huh

[@Jordan-ku9fv]

U just gon let him do that to you?

[@maxverstappen7160]

Lmao

[@juliettemedina4516]

I love him sp much! Most underrated driver on the grid

[@red2lucas]

How can you not love Alex?

[@darkknightsds]

Alex seems like a really nice and humble guy. I'm a new fan.

[@lpenrike]

its so nice of GQ to have SuperGT on

[@knk45]

Love listening to him speak!

[@johnbradley1599]

Thanks for being s open Alex - hope all goes well with your time at Williams

[@janson2911]

8:58 “You need to have that dog in you”

[@InvertedFreeSolo]

Albon has really grown on me since his move to Williams.

[@me-zb7qm]

Been following him since F2, he's come so far!

[@celineflores]

He has such a calm and relaxing voice, plus very articulate too 😊

[@cassidyyu5992]

Alex is my favourite golf wag

[@grustav4293]

Whats Super GT doing here?

[@conemerchant]

4:52 albon new zealand edition is simply brilliant

[@paw_prints_in_the_paddock]

He's adorably down to earth 🙂

[@muhammadshafeeqbinishak1509]

One of the best drivers, talent wise and personality wise. 💪🏻🔥

[@ifyouknowyouknow3013]

def underrated love him

[@cayden_pierik48]

"what happens when f1 cars crash?" well they take logans and give it Albon

[@sharp1997]

ALBONOOOOOO!!!

[@itsmedeepakreddy]

He’s consistently doing better in a williams car than the drivers in the top teams with much better cars

[@modernkennnern]

Last weekend was magical

[@itsmedeepakreddy]

@@modernkennnern My Driver of the day in Monza!😁

[@joseriveracondori5367]

Sometimes i forget how much i like alex Im glad ive seen this

[@gseric4721]

So _THAT's_ why Alex dyes his hair. Makes sense though XD

[@tintin-uf1wk]

Love alex. Very talented driver and very likeable guy.

[@window469wow3]

i love these replies on the internet vids

[@nankinink]

That's not Albon. The Albon I know would scream GEEEEOOOOOORGEEEEEE

[@RachelJimenez717]

Love this kid!❤ So likable!

[@chiefdenis]

The weight limit is actually not because of safety it's because of cost, the teams can make the cars lighter and safer, but it'll start another race of who can afford the most exotic materials to make their components lighter and stronger and the poor teams won't be able to keep up with titanium everywhere for example

[@therefep9723]

Hi Alex, I’m GQ

[@MaxonKrexon]

Yay! I'm glad to see Alex here! 😀😀😀

[@milol.akkaraprud8681]

He sounds like Brian Cox and that’s my fav physicist.

[@anshumaanrakshit951]

Mans on fire this season.

[@plamyct5835]

Wait to see him on podium in this ss.