Is Alex Albon RUDE?

[@marcusambrester]

Alex albon doesn't care about his fans! I was sitting on my couch watching the race and as I cheered for him as he went by across the TV screen, he did not even look at me through the TV and wave to me . . . What a bastard! (Let all those who need to be offended to find a sense if worth and all those with no grasp of sarcasm begin ingesting a satchel of Richards now.)

[@TheLukanda]

"a satchel of Richards" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@patch2757]

disappointed in alex's behavior there should of at least waved at you

[@veronikalucapetri5909]

I can absolutely relate. It's a shame. I hope you could have moved on from this devastating incidens. Extremely rude behavior from Alex. He l

[@itsallGudmin]

Kym's BIGGEST click bait video header to Date😂😂... Albono is the nicest bloke on the paddock BY FARRR

[@KymIllman]

100%

[@Becky_Cooling]

I got well and truly click-bated

[@faiththomas1749]

@@KymIllman in defense of introverts ( people who don’t necessarily like the camera and would rather let their business do the talking ) Alexander Albon is just very introverted (keep to themselves) more so than “rude “ ( just don’t want to be bothered to do small talk )

[@twosnakse]

How would you know? Parasocial

[@wayne5447]

It's been a long season, and taking a toll on everyone!!!

[@TypicalError]

You can’t scare me like this, Kym

[@yukowl]

I think we all knew the answer before clicking :p

[@Toastybear1]

I love that tai stopped taking photos of Alex, and then thought no one noticed. No one noticed, because no one really cares about his photographs enough to notice who he has and hasn’t shot.

[@tmyersf4]

But someone did notice. Hence why he was asked the question. I'm sure like Kym says Alex won't lose any sleep over it and at the end of the day... big deal...he expressed an opinion. It may not be to everyones liking but thats life.

[@Toastybear1]

@ was he asked the question? Or did he make a post about how he had done it an no one had noticed?

[@andrewab1209]

@@Toastybear1he made a post then the backlash came and then he deleted the post

[@_PITBOY]

You want rude and dismissive ... try Lance Stroll. Cant do an interview and offer more than 6 words, in the pen during actual Q+A's after a session. Seems to forget (or doesnt care) that hes not talking to press ... but fans. You're right, these guys dont owe photogs or press anything, but they do owe fans a reason to become involved, while actually answering questions on camera.

[@mushieslushie]

I have been to Vegas twice, and Lance was the only driver to not appear for the Q&A, both times.

[@tomnewham1269]

Alex Albon quite regularly gives quite long answers for the after race/qualifying interviews. As you said, Lance's are lucky to be more than 6 words.

[@boontjes5528]

😂

[@limvouch5078]

Hello mate I completely understand your view. But can I pick your brain a little bit and maybe the F1 fans for why Kimi raikkonen is so love even though he too is quite dismissive to the media I'm not sure how he is with fans but I just want to know in your opinion why do you think kimi is so loved and why stroll so hated

[@CB-DW]

@@limvouch5078probably because Kimi was a quality driver and not on the grid because his Dad owned a team? 🤔

[@terryrobertson8382]

From my perspective, I have seen Alex as a very well mannered and raised young man, especially considering the hardships his family has endured. I say no. he is not rude unlike a few other drivers.

[@dbmxerinca]

Funniest part of the video is where Kym said... I really need a haircut

[@mushieslushie]

I have seen Alex do a few interviews and he is always super kind and funny. My only interaction with him was as the Netflix cup a year ago. I put my hand out for a high 5 as he drove past in the golf cart. He was driving the cart, trying to put his gloves on at the same time and I was surprised he still took a moment to reach out and give me a high 5.

[@randallvargas4457]

"While I was in a Bahraini Emergency room without health insurance". yeah, that's Alex's fault, lmao!

[@Elmarby]

He was injured from how rough he traveled. Uh... you what now, mate? Is he being stuffed in the cargo hold or what? Man certainly comes across as a drama queen.

[@Duncan23]

Out of all the drivers he tried to paint with this brush he chose Alex 🤣🤣 he's probably the nicest and most polite on the grid 🤣

[@AudyBharksuwana]

Photographer dude was having dinner with his boyfriend one day and Alex just walked straight up to them and slapped him in the face. Maybe in a parallel universe?

[@Sidewhineder]

Nahhh. He is a proper good chap!

[@KymIllman]

I concur

[@Kyle-Russell]

You can see how Alex reacts with Ted when Ted does the notebook and I will tell you Alex isn’t a rude person

[@Kdc861]

The only one being rude here is this wannabe photographer, attacking people he doesn't like for no reason.

[@CamohFN]

Was not expecting to see Tobi and Liam Lawson together in this video

[@Sansam3]

I'm surprised as to why anyone would find Alex rude, of all the drivers out there. 😮

[@MiguelMorenoGP]

I saw Taidgh's posts and I thought immediately he was out of line, even if everything he said was true. Just unprofessional.

[@markhampton8123]

Thank goodness we have you at the track Kym to give us professional, honest and reliable information. Long may it continue👍👍

[@radamus210]

Yeah, that's not a battle to pick with Alex at all. He's never been anything but gracious~ and you can't count the times he's just made a rubbish pile of the car and is not in the mood. If it was true about Alex, we'd have known long before now. But no, Alex seems to be one of the nicest, genuine people out there.

[@bradennetzly8291]

I met Alex in August 2021 in Indianapolis, and he was a proper gentleman when I spoke to him. We chatted for about 60 seconds and he was very friendly and professional, and even dismissive of rumours of a F1 return at the time. It was shocking to me that Alex is so tall for a F1 driver and even more shocking that he walked through the public area of Indianapolis Motor Speedway unbothered

[@Darthrawn]

You, Kim, give better views and explanations than a lot of journalists. This is great !

[@saintuk70]

Aussie rules :)

[@OCRay1]

Do actual journalists still exist?

[@wgreenjr81]

from the perspective of a man sitting in front of his TV watching the circus unfold, I've long said that Danny Ric seemed like the driver who would be the one you would want to go to the bar with for a great time and lots of laughs, and Alex has always struck me as the all around normal guy you went to school with that "made it" but didn't let it go to his head and was still just that same good dude. No doubt they all do their best to curate the image they want of them to go out, but there is only so much one can do, and in the end, you will be left with a reflection of who that person is. Not the whole picture, but not a complete fabrication either.

[@DantManDantMan]

Go Alex Albon - Tai is acting like an egotist, his feelings hurt …. Every photographer should be kind to all the drivers, because if they ignore you - and you can’t get those pics then you are out of work . Nothing to sell. Based on your feedback and others this Tai guy (who’ve I have never met or know ) appears like he’s guying to be unemployed soon

[@sorn2866]

I love ALEX that guy is just SALTY and had a big ego head that every subject of his want to look at him what a joke!

[@SeaTurtl3]

Every other photographer just wishes they were kim lol

[@senorbart]

That photographer whatever his name is who thinks it’s ok to publicly defame Alex Albon sounds like a prima donna.

[@Charlzrp]

that photographer sounds like a whining brat. making stuff up to get attention on himself at the expense of alex (not that alex would care) but its just pathetic and sad considering many would give anything to be in a position such as his.

[@pef1960]

He's quite British in manner, for all he's demi-Thai. Slightly reserved and diffident, which can come across as stand-offish to our colonial cousins...

[@ronniefront511]

Having met him in Budapest, he’s one of, if not the nicest guy on the grid.

[@kyleinphilippines]

Do your job and take pictures... you are not there to make friends so why does he act like a baby and worry about what drivers think.. sounds like that photo guy needs to re-think his job

[@DaveIngelson]

Empty buildings? Money Laundering.

[@alpacaman6256]

Talk about entitled Taidgh 😂 Getting angry and refusing to take photos because of a short clip / not smiling JUST because you have a lens pointed at him, wow. I've seen Taidgh's photos - sometimes he's basically pointing the camera 2 ft from their nostrils. He probably got injured tripping over a fan beside the car - get some health insurance mate.

[@rtyler1869]

If Alex Albon is Rude it is not as much as Stroll is....

[@johngallo1400]

And I’m sorry, Albon has more to flex on than #daddysmoney Stroll does. If his father doesn’t own the team he’s somewhere else wasting daddy’s money. No one on the grid less deserving of a seat.

[@marciabigg469]

Lol I watch a LOT of F1 content and Alex is definitely top 3 of the most engaging drivers. I would imagine, like in any job, you have to build a rapport with the people you work with and that takes time, especially if you're not there every "work" day 🤷‍♀️

[@noozybkk]

Until this video, I (and I am sure many, many people) had no idea who Tai was. Perhaps that was his agenda - now people do know who he is, albeit for the wrong reasons, but you know what they say about no such thing as bad publicity. Regarding Alex, 100% gentleman and an really funny, down-to-earth guy. I'm a little biased as my son is half-Thai also :)

[@AlluringEyes]

Yes, I think this is what actually happened. He want to be famous and recognize, bad publicity are the fastest way to do so. He can just apologize later to Alex and he still already make his name known to people. He targeted Alex because he knew Alex is a nice guy and will buried the hatchet later when he ask to do so

[@andrewstorm8240]

This is just a whole click bait title

[@fallende]

I 100% support this clickbait. You needed to get the record straight; Albono is such a nice guy!

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Sadly as a photographer myself....I've discovered that there are some in our industry that are narcissistic sociopaths. Some are selfish, rude, and downright bad people. So, I don't take what this Tai fellow proclaims to be important or give it any merit. Recall the recent incident in the news regarding the unjust and immoral act by gov't officials in raiding a man's home for a squirrel and a raccoon. Where they took them and put them both to death. This action was triggered by complaints to the NY State department about this squirrel by a photographer in Texas. It was over petty jealousy that the squirrel was more popular than her photography on social media. Another professional photographer destroyed a natural and state landmark in an Oregon state park after he took a series of photos of it and didn't want anyone to be able to photograph it after him. He was caught and arrested and banned for life. So, this Tai, seems to be from the same mold.

[@TheKawasaki250]

What the hell are you talking about

[@Paul-Genge]

Its a TOGsquabble - looks like a Canon vs. Sony vs. Nikon forum debate

[@mawdavid]

Thanks Kym.

[@TheIppoippo]

To be honest, I'm disappointed by the clickbait title. (Though, I'll be honest, it'll be good as a mechanism to show a rebuttal to the 💩 that the other photographer was pushing) Albon, seems a lovely fella. I'm not convinced he was ever WC potential. And none of that is relevant, when it comes to defamation of his personal character from this other photographer bloke.

[@einezcrespo2107]

Perhaps Taidgh Barron should try and go to more races and develop a professional relationship with Alex. And you are right no driver has the obligation to stop and have their photo taken. They have other things in their minds like qualifying and the race. Thanks for keeping it real Kym.

[@Kristianxvx]

you can clearly tell that williams video hes being sarcastic ahahah

[@alicekoppenol-pitti6257]

You are very eloquent and respectful in your responses Kym. I really like that about you.

[@kevinburden781]

In Christmas 2016, I was out in Doha to visit my brother who worked for the main TV station. We went down to the mail (city centre), the largest in Doha at the time. I was quite shocked to see the number of empty buildings around the Conference Centre service St. There were 3 office buildings which had just been built, but were so filthy that they obviously had nobody in them. My brother did say that this is the World Cup effect, It hadexpandedn the construction of buildings in and around the central area of Doha.

[@andy-james-]

Rude and dismissive? Surely this photographer must be referring to Lance Stroll.

[@Between-Bikes]

Good to hear, last thing Williams needs is any more issues. Great insights, thumbs up.

[@brendanmaguire4134]

How could anyone say Alex is rude when there's..... MAX and STROLL just to name 2....

[@carlosmakgato8404]

The problem with todays world, everyone wants to be treated like a celebrity. Photog’s job is to take pics and not even be seen. He probably wanted a “buddy-buddy let’s take some selfies” r/ship with Albon and got rejected.

[@smartz565]

dont worry, we just want Franco's pics.. 🤩

[@EasyTarget892]

This Taidgher's problem isn't going to be what drivers and commenters on forums or social media think of (they don't) or say about him. It's that he's got the attention of true professionals like Thommo, Vladimir Rys and other long timers. Good of Vlad to pull him aside. I wonder if this type of negative attention could be enough to have F1 Media rethink the issuance of media credentials in the future.

[@mavadelo]

The fact that this "Professional Photographer" felt the need to ad how "he was in a hospital without health inssurance because his travel is hard" when Albon made a joke comment (I am a photographer myself... a bad one but still... and in the basis Alex is right... it is just point and shoot) shows he knew just the "complaint" itself would not garner any sympathy. Thank you Kym for publically defending Alex in this. Now.... when do we finally get one of your amazing photo's of Max signed by Max in your shop gawddanged.

[@KymIllman]

As soon as he agrees to do a collab I’m ready.

[@frostbytesims]

👏Your gift of perspective clearly transcends the lenses on your big, fancy cameras. KUDOS.👏

[@kevinn1158]

I wouldn't make any negative comments in a work environment where there's such a small group of people. I worked in the film industry as a camera person for 27 yrs and this is the first thing you learn.

[@Karolina-jc7pv]

Thanks for taking us with at the paddock! 😊

[@ivanjulian2532]

Storm in a teacup If you spend too much time in a bubble, the only problems you know about are those within the bubble.

[@nonadeplume1145]

Alex has always come across to me as being very polite, professional and friendly. While I'm sure all the drivers are relatively professional with photographers in general; I would also believe if they saw you at every race for years they would consider you safe so to speak and understand you are a professional. Plus with as many signings as Kym does he has worked hard to develop these connections. Kym you must make shorts of Ollie's drawings. I really look forward to seeing his creativity and talent. STAY PASSIONATE!❤️

[@hitmanvr6]

I've always liked Alex, always thought he was one of the light-hearted guys on the grid!

[@Torontolaw]

Alex is such a gentle soul- he can be questions about his driving but his character he is a person!!

[@SpacialKatana]

You need to take that photographer aside and have a chat about professionalism

[@Pato-ARG]

no driver should let him take pics of them ,that would show him how to be a nicer guy

[@TheIppoippo]

As for "biased British Press". FFS yeah, of course. (No bitching against Kym, my FFS is with naive people) The Aussie press is biased (check out their commentary in other sports) The US press is biased. I'm a Brit living in japan. The Japanese perspective of world sports is really biased. The issue is nothing to do with biased media. The issue is entirely down to historical influence of manufacturers and organisations that happen to make up F1. If we were having this conversation in 1950s, we'd be bitching about German and Italian bias.

[@413TomaccoRoad]

Formula For Success? 😅

[@miltonbrownrigg8409]

Bloody good update. I'm sure Alex Albon is a lovely kid.

[@polska4968]

he is getting on with his job , wtf do photographers want a best friend , leave him alone

[@C3bby]

About the whole brittish bias thing: Not gonna lie if I would be a presenter in F1 and there'd be a Swiss driver, guess who'd be my favourite? I think the presenters are doing a great job, not being too biased/trying to be neutral. It's not easy when you know everyone and you have the same nationality. Yes there is some bias but it's not a problem, it's NORMAL

[@mluiks]

Kym first you say that you will never tar all photographers with the same brush, but then you do that about all Dutch media. Of course there are certain people who only support Max, but the majority of the Dutch media are F1 fans and not only because Max is successful.

[@TonyBaroni]

Everyone looks at people through lenses. There's the cameraman's lense but there is also their own predetermined and prejudiced lense loaded with their own peculiar sensitivities. People should understand others privacy and space but also appreciate the opportunities when they welcome you into their space.

[@FulsomeMcGinley]

Lighting could be brighter - spoken like a true photographer.

[@sonja2183]

George always looks stunning. Especially the Pictures with his lovely Carmen 💞

[@abowlofricex]

Can’t believe some people

[@me-hhhhhhgggh]

thanks for defending this polite king 👏

[@s2seltaeb]

0:59 I love how that photo of Alex is him doing the "lefty" signing! Who's had the best lefty-signature of all the (right-handed) drivers? 😃 Thanks for the videos, as always. Alex has always seemed like one of the nicest in the paddock.

[@KymIllman]

Probably Jackie Stewart

[@s2seltaeb]

@ awesome, Jackie is amazing! I’m named after him. 😎

[@soundscape26]

You just have to watch P1's Albon interview with Matt and Tommy to see he's a very nice chap.

[@alanlucas501]

Alex is definitely one of the gentlemen of the paddock. He's one of the drivers I would love to have a chat with over a coffee or something. As regard to Gulf countries and their idle buildings, that just shows how materialistic and empty they are.

[@SuperMarkizas]

Never seen a single sign that would indicate any malice in Albon, so will dismiss this as nonsense.

[@Andrew-tb9vr]

Colapinto ignored Brundle on the grid walk, plus he was pushing away the camera during the notebook a couple of races later with Ted Whatever the reason, the optics dont look good.

[@GuillermoGomezGG1959]

Great video Kym!! Your remarks about this situation was done with a Class Act Style!! Thank you for this contribution!! Your coverage enhances F1 !! Stay Healthy and VIVA LA PASIÓN LEON!!!

[@ClemVanGessel]

Regarding Liam’s Singlet. As an Ozzie you should know that only Real men wear Black singlets. Comes from the sheep shearing heritage. And tell the whinging photographer to stop bludging with free shots and donate to the orphanage that Alex Albon set up in Thailand , as other photographers do.

[@angelada9635]

Absolutely not true. I’ve encountered Alex three times and he is genuinely nice!

[@ianmac2963]

VERY VERY CLEVER and CREATIVE how you combine yourself as a stills photog with editing VIDEO for youTube ... BRAVO ... ... you have won me over

[@KymIllman]

It keeps me busy.

[@k-cmccann9594]

Thank you for sharing your personal knowledge of this situation.

[@chrismahon9122]

Alex always comes across as respectful and congenial. Love your updates Kym! Thank you.

[@swdoctor]

Can someone please tell Kym that he will never need another haircut again? He only needs an electric clipper set at No.1 to do the job.

[@fatmangoboom7722]

The photographer that made the negative statement is trying to get attention and hits!

[@mauricemcloughlin8261]

Aww I was afraid to watch this in case it was true. I’m so glad, and thanks for standing up for him.

[@s4rest123]

Good news Kym thanks! I was sad and disappointed when I had heard those comments

[@At.mos.fEarProduktionz]

I know one thing for a fact about Alex…. He’s not a winner in F1

[@soundscape26]

But the point of the post was not track achievements

[@At.mos.fEarProduktionz]

@ I thought I would bring facts into the mix. 😂

[@timgregory9624]

He is literally the nicest of the 20 drivers on the grid. Maybe tied with Valtteri

[@rc2634]

I believe that the "photographer" just wanted some buzz around him, no one has never heard about him bfore...

[@buff444]

The Los Vegas race also had a water feature, but it was frozen.

[@ViaRagusa30]

Liam looked really cool in that outfit … a bit like a surfer

[@luiswebster4998]

I don’t think Albon is rude personally

[@edfilms9312]

I've always thought Alex seems like one of the nicest drivers on the grid...

[@deannelson9565]

As soon as that one pick popped up I was like what the hell is Toby doing there

[@BwInNewJersey]

Alex is the naturally funniest driver. Riccardo thought he was funny.

[@blobs819901]

From what I see, that guy is not even take a good photo lol, it's not that no one noticed he doesn't take albon photo anymore but no one actually noticed him in the first place, his feed is like a graveyard, and he is one of those people that think puting a vignete effect on his every photo is making it look profesional lmao

[@Axle0404]

Hey Kym, the guys that you photographed getting haircuts at 10:51 are Chunkz (from Beta Squad with 10M KZbin Subs & 4.6M Insta) and Harry Pinero (1.5M Insta) who often collaborates with the group.

[@craigaitken1285]

Another brilliantly entertaining few minutes of escapism (for us) mixed with intesting facts and inside info. Kudos, good Sir!

[@marks4471]

I think Stroll is more dismissive.

[@DontForgetOldKolobok]

1:59 Tommy "Tyrannosaurus"

[@anaf9001]

max is very cunning when it comes to his own image. as soon as allegations of dirty driving and desperate attacks on Lando specially during Austin occured... then suddenly it's all british bias. the people that fall for this gimmick are simply too naive and gullible

[@saddist1Gtown]

I welcome this deffense of a driver by Kim however it would be equally nice something like this be done for my favourite driver Lewis Hamilton. Most commenters villify him despite not ever meeting the bloke or interacting with him. They judge only from their limited access via an F1 feed.