FAMILY TIES
RACING DRIVERS who are the ‘sons of’ are nothing new. On today’s Formula 1 grid Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen and Kevin Magnussen have descended from highly successful drivers in their own right. But there is another current F1 racer who is the son of someone who didn’t quite reach the same heights.
Toro Rosso rookie Alexander Albon is the progeny of British Touring Car racer Nigel Albon, who did one season piloting a Renault 19 to fifth place in the Privateers Cup in 1994. His best result was 12th at Brands Hatch. A few years later, Albon senior was twice champion of the Asia-Pacific Ferrari 355 Challenge
