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Title: Alex Albon to DTM
Post by: cosworth151 on January 05, 2021, 03:37:35 PM

Alex Albon will drive for Red Bull in 2021 - just not in F1.

Albon will drive for the Red Bull entry in the DTM series. The article sounds like he will still be the test & reserve driver for RBR F1. At least he can still race on a regular basis & hopefully keep his skills sharp.

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a35118481/former-red-bull-f1-driver-alex-albon-will-race-in-dtm-series-in-2021/

Title: Re: Alex Albon to DTM
Post by: John S on January 05, 2021, 07:13:20 PM

Think you're right Cos, this is about keeping him race sharp. If Perez fails to deliver Red Bull will need Alex for either RBR or AT in 22.

Title: Re: Alex Albon to DTM
Post by: Jericoke on January 06, 2021, 02:17:59 AM

I really thought that Red Bull was going to try something new and actually develop a driver.

I guess this is a little 'new'. 

Still, if Albon puts in a strong DTM start, and Perez refuses to play Max's game, we might see more musical chairs at Red Bull.