Williams F1 News: Alex Albon's FP1 Retirement Explained

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Williams Racing disclosed why Alex Albon was forced to retire from the first Free Practice session in Imola.

During Free Practice One ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Alex Albon's session was cut short when his FW46 stopped on the side of the track. Williams Racing has indicated the shutdown was triggered by the Thai-British driver running over the kerb.

Williams Racing took to social media to address the incident, confirming that the car shutdown when Albon went over a kerb. The team's brief statement read:

 

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