We asked Alex Albon what F1 fans REALLY want to know

[@danoV1c]

"People like George ruined it" *play the clip of Albon shouting GEOOOORGE*

[@OGxMINI]

He talks about George getting really good at the game but my first thought was George crashing 🤣

[@apophisstr6719]

@@OGxMINI I was imagining George going the wrong way to crash Alex out. "GEOOOOOOOROGE???!!"

[@leonie364.]

​@@apophisstr6719the fact that a variation of this happened in almost every race is so funny to me 😂

[@jeb292]

Alex Albon is definitely one of the most underrated personalities in F1

[@adios2011]

Underrated? Literally everyone loves him and sais always how wonderful he is …..

[@fairsaa7975]

​@@adios2011 As they should!

[@soundscape26]

How are personalities under or overrated? You mean he's usually on the quiet side?

[@MadMechanix]

Maybe he meant type of person. I mean there are some people I wouldn't like to hear. Like Lance, most of the time he's on that snotty attitude. Even Alex's teammate is a really nice guy, sadly he's not performing

[@RogerKeulen]

What's his _rating_ then ?

[@tomk5066]

Such a nice, down to earth guy. A lot of people in this situation look like they want the interview over as quickly as possible but Alex looks like he just enjoys the chat

[@PaulMutser]

I think that's also down to Matt and Tommy. Every time they do a video with a driver they seem way more relaxed than during other interviews.

[@choiswimmer]

For example? Specifically with the p1 team

[@PaulMutser]

@@choiswimmer Sainz

[@charamia9402]

​@@choiswimmerThere's an old video somewhere with Kimi Räikkönen and Matt with Shell & Ferrari, Kimi looked like he was having a blast and we all know that man does not fake.

[@fortunasp5391]

He’s down to earth because he got schooled by Verstappen and knows he’s not that guy😂

[@wgreenjr81]

Ricciardo seems like the most fun driver to get beers with, but Alex always seems genuine and like your buddy from school that "made it" but is still just the good dude that you grew up with.

[@shane74558]

Watch his Korean bbq interview it’s fun ❤

[@DBGMLV]

Of the current grid you'd probably have most fun with Daniel and Max, but if you're looking for a friend, friend Alex is the guy.

[@CDNChaoZ]

I feel Albon is one of the more insightful drivers during his post-drive interviews, be it post-quali or post-race. I hope he continues to find more pace in the Williams.

[@mixswist]

Same with James

[@Zennec_Fox]

He definitely says how he feels about things in the interviews and not just the standard "yeah we really maximized the performance today". Hoping the Williams gets up there in the next couple years as well.

[@Czeslaw_cn4tv]

In case you've missed it and want some amazing insight, check out Lando on the 2023 Monaco post race show (if that was the race with crazy weather, not sure of year).

[@xGUANdeLUPEx]

Albon is a sound lad. Always nice to hear an F1 driver call out the F1/FIA b.s. and that the carbon footprint of F1 is not really being down to the cars.

[@Alan.livingston]

I’m sure the Mercedes power plant PR team are going to send Williams a strongly worded email about keeping their drivers on script after he said that. The whole spiel about pollution reduction and blah de blah is tied back to marquees trying to sell road cars so they need to draw a line for the consumer between what they see on the track and what they see in the show room. Personally I love that Albon went there. The hybrids are engineering marvels, but they make the cars too large and heavy. Bring back straight turbo ICE on 100% renewable fuels and for the love of god bring back refuelling so we aren’t bored to death watching whale cars lumbering around the track for half the race like GT cars. We have DRS and other mechanisms in ‘26 to improve over taking so the whole argument about passing in the pits is null and void.

[@Trendyflute]

I'm a fan of the "why not both?" approach, I guess I'm in the minority but the technology of the efficient powertrains sets F1 apart from a lot of other series where I can shrug because the technology is decades out of date or barely there, and there's gotta be some tech trickling into road cars because we're starting to see ERS-H equivalent turbocharging in sub-hypercar production road cars (new 911 Hybrid) which is still a great driver's car and proper 911, but absolutely agree the overall footprint of the sport is where you're going to make the biggest impact. Overall think Albon is tops, he's got a good head on his shoulders and is entertaining in and out of the car.

[@paperplane-db8qf]

No one claimed the carbon footprint of F1 is down to the engines. The only people who do are the anti-environment “anti-woke” guys like “you’re driving gas guzzling engines”. But engine manufacturers want eco-friendly engines because they can transfer that technology to their road cars. Which does help the environment more than switching to V10s for no reason.

[@MrDufDaddy]

exactly. When you go from Asia to North America to Europe, back to North America back to Europe you aren't exactly conserving anything.

[@EthanKlassen00]

He's a man of the people

[@g_l_o_o_m_y_y]

Albon is quickly becoming my favourite driver. What he does in that williams is fun to watch.

[@speedsk368]

I really hope williams becomes an upper midfield or top team because the team and albon give off such a good vibe

[@ark14700]

​@@speedsk368 If McLaren did it, hopefully Williams would get its time, especially under the leadership of James

[@shoopdawhoop8730]

Man these interviews are just so much better than any other F1 media. Just F1 drivers being normal people nerding out about their stuff here and there. solid good stuff

[@sickmoney93]

Shoutout to Alex calling out F1 for their at best sorta fake commitment to a cleaner environment, and putting forth the things f1 could do and yet doesn't for the environment.

[@paperplane-db8qf]

F1 already committed to being netzero. It’s not a fake commitment. Literally all the engine manufacturers want hybrid - road relevant engines.

[@elliottsw]

I love it when drivers are at the smaller teams and can relax and speak freely in interviews rather than being very curated. It's so much better.

[@jamesmarlow971]

I agree completely but also makes me sad that Williams is now a smaller team, such history. They have the talent with Alex, James and behind the scenes and whilst I understand money is an issue, it's less of one with the cost cap so it pains me to understand why

[@charamia9402]

​@@jamesmarlow971They just last year went from inventory on spreadsheets to a proper database. Give them a couple more seasons with Vowles and Albon and whoever they can bring on board and I strongly believe Williams will be back.

[@anandiganguly3086]

I think it's more so about who is conducting the interview, what platform it is and what's the environment like etc. Cause even Carlos's interview with Matt and Tommy was incredibly insightful and relaxed, he was very candid.

[@jolttsp]

Idk I don't feel like max is terribly curated. I think it's more of a personality thing. People who are comfortable with who they are will be genuine while people figuring out who they are will be more careful and try to crowd please.. it's a lot more nuanced than that though because being "comfortable with who you are" is a blanket statement that covers tons about a person, and isn't always an accurate description anyway.

[@ccramit]

Aghhhhh, I'm so jealous you got to meet Alex. My favorite F1 personality of the last 5 years.

[@fairsaa7975]

15:22 Albon on his way to become my favourite, only after Alex Albon and of course, Alex Albon.

[@SpeedVaultz]

Insane glazing 😭

[@MrNgMichael]

as seb once said: "bring back the V12s"

[@georgthesecond]

​@@SpeedVaultz Alex is right though. A more optimised calendar with less flying around would do more than reducing the F1 car's engine size.

[@sammoody5254]

I want more driver interviews

[@nicksurface3513]

15:11 YOU ARE A LEGEND ALEX. My new favorite driver.

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

What a great interview, just makes me like Alex even more, no corporate speak, no arrogance, he was genuinely relaxed and honest. I always hope Williams do well and really wish them luck on their journey to the front.

[@markeschen]

Alex comes across as so charming. Great interview.

[@lyndajones1133]

key word comes across. if you put a nail on it, would be considered classist.

[@TomBomb259]

Noooooo now Alex is getting bad luck in Hungary 😭

[@Becky_Cooling]

I really hope that he doesn't do what Daniel Ricciardo did after being interviewed by Matt...

[@huh4206]

​@@Becky_Cooling what did he do

[@arpitmishra3735]

@@huh4206 broke his fist ... and went out for 2 races maybe

[@Becky_Cooling]

@@huh4206 Ricciardo was interviewed before the Dutch GP, then he broke his hand in practice and missed 5 races.

[@Robalexe]

​@@arpitmishra3735 Ricciardo missed 5 races due to the broken wrist

[@benhayward2597]

I love Alex, he's such a pure nice down to earth guy

[@8BitZ0mbie]

It’s such a good point on the engines. There are 20 cars doing what, 200 laps? While there are 200 transports 4 jumbo jets and 100 busses shuttling all the stuff around. Stop pretending the engines even matter

[@s87343jim]

I think it's about public image and setting the trend. It's a bit like Earth Day when we shut the lights off for an hour. Does the power plants shuts off during that hour? No But in the way, it's about raising awareness for F1 and the teams.

[@ATEC101]

It would matter if they used stock blocks. The engineering would actually be relevant instead of barely derivative. Win on Sunday, sell on Monday. That is what everybody has forgotten.

[@JamesHoffa1]

@@s87343jim That's the long way of saying virtue signaling nonsense. Yeah, we know that.

[@davidbrooks2375]

It all matters. If sport watched by everyone and making billions can't even manage to go carbon neutral then we are all doomed. If f1 can synthesise high performance fuel from green energy then I'd be in favour of that. Off-setting is mostly a scam

[@karina0160]

not sure how you could not love this guy

[@OWR_Lazer]

thank you Matt for signing my hat and taking a picture with me it made my weekend. :)

[@Banyo__]

Alex is forever the driver I root for outside of my team because he just seems like a decent human being, bit of humor and sarcasm I appreciate, and just fun to root for him getting into the points. Lovely interview.

[@twraia]

I hope you guys can get more drivers interviews. You do an excellent job with these

[@chriswaters6720]

Hands down one of the best and most underated drivers on the grid i cant wait to see him and williams achieve what they deserve!

[@roozz33]

I agree with Alex, a two-day race weekend sounds better for everybody, really

[@ForeverBecca96]

I’ve heard Alex speak at a pop up, and he’s the kindest dude. So down to earth!!

[@28AlexAnn]

He's always so interesting and down to Earth. Love hearing him talk because he's always providing amazing insight on everything. What a guy

[@ic.3386]

he is so cute the way he talks, so endearing

[@emmaripley9688]

Alex is the most personable driver on the grid.

[@Robalexe]

Alex must be one of the most approachable down to earth drivers out there.

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

Love Alex, one of my favorite drivers and just human beings on (and off) the grid. Have watched soooo many of his random podcasts, always a really solid person

[@eddieb270]

Brilliant interview I'd love more of these for other drivers although Alex has to be one of the best most honest drivers to interview especially his last comments on hybrid engines he's absolutely spot on

[@roozz33]

Alex seems like such a nice, genuine guy

[@marielapena3686]

He's my fav f1 driver 😢 I cried so much the day he left and I was so happy when he came back...thank you Matt & Tommy for this ❤ I love him.

[@JDT2309]

Truly a nice guy and great personality

[@at8799]

I really love Alex being interviewed! The conversation is so light, fun and relaxing! Not so much of a by the booked answer. So spontaneous! I got the chance for a meet and greet with him in Singapore and very very nice guy!

[@wplegend]

Such a lovely honest guy.... No ego just pure!

[@Isabelw15]

My fav f1 channel interviewing my fav driver 🤩

[@nathanieldarnell8400]

Thank you. We truly need more spotlight on Alex. Absolute gem.

[@kingasher8655]

How can you not love Albon. Bro is the chillest on the grid

[@MsCal20]

Love how comfortable he is with Matt. Such a great interview!

[@boucher4.jp3g]

Albon just seems like the chillest dude

[@josetrevino1139]

Super gt putting the hard work in! Making an interview and immediately after uploading GT7. Keep it up ❤

[@philb8437]

12 cats !!! Alex is a crazy cat dude ! Love it

[@mullergyula4174]

He is so lovely. I just wonder if someone so nice can also be a brutal racer.

[@bluespring_06]

im so happy we got an alex interview!!!!!! this was so fun and i hope he comes back on the podcast in the future!!

[@ferglesnerk]

What absolute wholesome content! Alex would be the perfect best man at a wedding; the speech would be tremendous!

[@night756]

I really enjoyed this interview. Alex is such a nice guy, i agree with what said and i wish him the best. I became a fan of him thanks to the interview so thank you Matt!

[@totalcfh]

Yay another driver interview! You guys are killing it!

[@alexanderburgess8458]

Best interview in F1 right now.

[@kmplays7468]

TommoF1 drooling rn

[@KentRodgman]

As a Canadian, that car behind you holds a special place in my heart. As does Alex as he seems like a great guy. I hope he can get a ride that he can compete with soon!

[@Bs_Void]

The fact that he can just laugh off 2020 is kind of relieving

[@gabrielabatres]

My favorite driver! So happy that he's in F1 💙. Loved the interview, very light and fun.

[@troyrollwitz7644]

He is so articulate, I could see him doing Brundle’s job one day

[@AffelitoJr]

Alex has the best personality on the grid by a mile, what a lovley driver :)

[@bluebillbo]

That was a great chat!! Great stuff Matt!

[@Kajmanerlak]

He is just such a great guy, so chill, love him ❤️

[@joeaddison]

I love this new co-host you have here, the Matt and Alex podcast would be a fun one

[@jaimeperezsoriano1902]

Great person and driver!! Loved the interview!!

[@therealturbofanisme]

Alex is just the nicest friggin guy. So genuine.

[@Trendyflute]

He's gotta be my fav driver on the current grid overall, and wracking my brain over the past 15 years of watching F1, I think he's gotta be my favorite since Jenson Button.

[@GPowtlaw2]

haha he said James Vowels was too honest, I think thats rubbed off on Alex! outstanding interview

[@ark14700]

Albon always did the nuttiest overtakes. It was so frustrating when everyone misconstrued his "they race me so hard" quip, as mid-backfielders, especially sister teams, don't bother to waste time fighting when one of the top three teams rolled through.

[@ruisearts]

Production quality on point, yay.

[@boombozling2633]

10000000% agree with Alex regarding the engines and hybrid

[@Max_Flashheart]

I love Alex Albon hix character is amazing. Alex and Liam Lawson doing hot laps on the Nordschleife taking turns driving is a must watch.

[@thomaswilliams3472]

What a guy Alex Albon is!

[@idontlikeformula1]

I was stood at the front of this and it was so nice to finally hear what you guys talked about! 😍

[@CharmanderTheAndy]

In our gaming discord everyone has made fun of me warming my cereal milk first and now I’ve been sent this clip of Alex Albon calling me a psychopath. You can’t make this up LMAO

[@pavelkiselev_youtube]

I didn’t expect it but Albin is such a good podcaster and speaker

[@moonbathing2002]

Alex is adorable, being in his head is so funny, lov'um 💙 Underated driver too 💙

[@WillerASCruz]

Very nice interview. Question: Who’s DC? Is it David Coulthard perhaps?

[@mixswist]

Yep

[@digitalbaka7722]

Great guy. I'm glad he made it back to F1 again and is really doing well despite where Williams are finishing.

[@angelamouland8012]

Bloody love Alex, what a lovely guy. Great personality. So down to earth. Loved that he said "this might go off on a tangent"......errrr, Alex, we wouldn't expect anything else, lol!!

[@Koziolrh]

When people like Tommo were upping Alex in 2020 I didn't get it but couple of years later I'm fully on board! Dope!

[@georgythomas8451]

Oh noooo....You interviewed Alex😢 Great....now we can write of Hungary

[@janephilpott6565]

😂

[@TandonOberoi]

Lovely interview.. always up to listening to Alex 😊

[@mollyb698]

Favorite driver interview!

[@MaxyHo]

You guys do the best interviews in F1.

[@am1187]

So much more refreshing than drivers being asked the same questions by sky. We need more of this on the weekends.

[@Ezikiorage]

Nice lad. Very nice interview

[@kimi88cz]

Alex is such a good lad

[@riyaisnotokay]

I’m always rooting for alex!

[@misskz100]

Loved this chat

[@Slimjimb]

Also my favourite driver. I’m a Williams fan mind you. Been watching F1 since I was 2.

[@happymatt2013]

Delighted to learn that he was a Schumacher fan back in the day; Schumi was my racing idol too but I never took my following of him so big that I wanted to have a red duvet or have my carpet red

[@woolyfishface3962]

Great interview! Hope Tommy takes things more seriously😂 We want pics of when Dean gets a coffee with Alex! ☕️

[@janephilpott6565]

Love this! His final point is absolutely spot on, couldn't agree more. I hope after his racing career that he ends up in the governing bodies of F1 or FIA because he would steer it in the right direction. Until then, I am waiting in agony to see him on the podium again one day 💙

[@Bird_814]

Albon qualifying 20th and dnf'ing now. good job guys

[@PhlogPhanatic]

The fact he clearly understands that the overriding issue with F1 and emissions is not the cars but the travel makes it so clear that he is a practical person. Bringing back the naughty engines won't destroy the planet but doing Saudi, Miami, Italy, or Baku, Singapore, USA will.

[@bobbymoto1675]

Really enjoyed the interview! Alex's response on the green showboating feels like the perfect answer: give us simple, angry engines powered by synthetic fuels. We will always need liquid fuel in certain applications (although petroleum will likely be fine for centuries to come) so spending effort developing them makes sense. Battery tech is obviously critical but just not great for racing, at least the route F1 has gone down. Indycar seems to have a better setup with their limited push to pass.

[@Mercman1010]

I like to cheer on and see a lot of drivers do well but Alex has to be my favorite.

[@millie.p]

How did I miss this video, i just watched it!! Love alex and great interview💜

[@cyan_oxy6734]

I was really surprised he said to get rid of the "hybrid stuff". I mean he's right but that was pretty bold considering that f1 is all about that "commitment to the environment" while flying across the earth 10 times a year.

[@Robalexe]

It shows Alex is sincere and genuine

[@nollienick1121]

I want Alex to do good, he’s such a nice guy

[@Giors]

Ohhhh I love SuperGT, such a nice guy

[@AngusCrawley]

Alex seems like the nicest bloke

[@euyagoh]

i love Albono! Such a great guy!

[@ΆγγελοςΚλήμης]

the last answer is perfect