F1 Driver Alex Albon Replies to Fans on the Internet | Actually Me | GQ Sports

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  • čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
  • On this episode of Actually Me, Formula 1 driver Alex Albon goes undercover on the Internet and responds to real comments from fans on Twitter, Instagram, Quora, Wikipedia, Reddit, CZcams and TikTok. What does it mean to him to be the second tallest F1 driver in racing history? What happens when F1 cars crash? How do the new FIA budget caps affect Albon's Williams Racing team?
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Komentáře • 336

  • @Cazamalos
    @Cazamalos Před rokem +3627

    Albono's sense of humor is only getting better, he looks way more relaxed at Williams.

    • @SecondSince
      @SecondSince Před rokem +162

      Less pressure, less press. I think it suits Albon more. I wish him all the best and hope he'll be in F1 for a long time. He's one very underrated imo.

    • @LuthienMoonLight
      @LuthienMoonLight Před rokem +49

      Been fantastic to watch him relax and really blossom at Williams. What a privilege!

    • @redsoxboi1
      @redsoxboi1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I’m a Lewis Hamilton fan, but I hope Albon gets that Mercedes seat or the Red Bull seat

  • @mistersir3185
    @mistersir3185 Před rokem +2217

    I am genuinely convinced he is one of the most humble and genius drivers on the grid.

    • @flaviusairinei943
      @flaviusairinei943 Před 11 měsíci +8

      you meant genuine?

    • @xfreja
      @xfreja Před 11 měsíci +6

      i met him last week, he's so sweet and genuine

    • @mistersir3185
      @mistersir3185 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@flaviusairinei943 Nah I meant genuinely

    • @PiousMoltar
      @PiousMoltar Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@mistersir3185 Ah yes. He is genuinely a driver. Indeed.

  • @indrayanipoyraiturcar9239
    @indrayanipoyraiturcar9239 Před rokem +3649

    He was actually so articulate and insightful

    • @josephedmund4941
      @josephedmund4941 Před rokem

      ffdrtyhiuuwrhjiuhuibvuihio uhiurwqhubjhbviu iiurehu ihhiuheiu uhujrh ujrhvuh iurvh huujrbj r v f v rgrg trg grgr g r g r g r g r g g rg hn yh km ij t rf bg t g tjhiihj uihuirhg uhuihuhuh gyughu y8hgurgh ygfyur

    • @losmandingos
      @losmandingos Před rokem +55

      he’s been a fan favorite since he joined the grid

    • @johnturner4400
      @johnturner4400 Před rokem +53

      Why wouldn’t he be?

    • @elvistwatty
      @elvistwatty Před rokem +21

      That's not really a surprise

    • @a_single_white_female
      @a_single_white_female Před rokem +27

      Why do you say "actually" as if you expected him not to be?

  • @chilidrummer8333
    @chilidrummer8333 Před rokem +2131

    One my favorite drivers in F1. Always polite and friendly, I admire his personality. And a talented driver as well of course

  • @YooDudeSup
    @YooDudeSup Před rokem +807

    Alex is one of the drivers who you think is shy and will barely speak during interviews. But he’s actually very eloquent and witty in answering all the questions. His humor really shined here!

    • @adameleliott1777
      @adameleliott1777 Před 10 měsíci +9

      Love his mix of being shy and fierce at the same time

  • @MitchGP
    @MitchGP Před rokem +598

    He’s gained a lot of confidence in the last couple years.. keep it up kid

  • @aaalswhoo
    @aaalswhoo Před rokem +433

    albono finally getting the recognition he deserves 🤌🏽

  • @krisnanakwame
    @krisnanakwame Před rokem +295

    I think Albon is definitely the most relatable and chilled out guy on the grid, he just seems like he would get on with anyone

  • @isabonaldo
    @isabonaldo Před rokem +1167

    really hope to see him in bigger teams in the future 🙏

    • @InsertYourself1
      @InsertYourself1 Před rokem +41

      💀

    • @insideinfo1556
      @insideinfo1556 Před rokem +21

      Yes definitely. I hope audi should hire him

    • @edwnas
      @edwnas Před rokem +17

      he was in red bull

    • @jj_mccarron
      @jj_mccarron Před rokem +109

      nah i really hope williams become better and he can lead them further up, but if that doesn't happen then i agree. albon and russell at merc?? hmm

    • @AZBCDEE
      @AZBCDEE Před rokem +7

      Crybon bottled it at red bull once alpha tauris ‘race him too hard 😭 😭’

  • @thetruebatman4632
    @thetruebatman4632 Před rokem +335

    He’s a super sweet kid. Hope he’s around for a long time.

  • @natzoxox1
    @natzoxox1 Před rokem +174

    My favourite driver on the grid. Not only is he kind, polite, funny, he’s also very very precise and articulates himself very well. I was lucky enough to meet him in Melbourne this year and he’s just as genuine in person as he comes across on screen. Team Albono always!

    • @janephilpott6565
      @janephilpott6565 Před rokem +2

      He is my favourite too 🙌. What a treat to meet him - you lucky person!!

  • @28AlexAnn
    @28AlexAnn Před rokem +94

    He is so underrated. I love listening to him. He is so down to Earth and seems like a genuine nice guy.

  • @rolandmdill
    @rolandmdill Před rokem +177

    What a great guy, hope to see him many more years in F1 and score many points and podiums!

  • @lifebytama
    @lifebytama Před rokem +68

    I always love seeing Alex answering or explaining things because he's so perceptive, insightful, and well-spoken. The way he explain things going on in Williams is also very respectful and well-articulated. He will always be the driver that I will support no matter what team he's in. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you, Albon! Cheers

  • @raeqiu8646
    @raeqiu8646 Před rokem +51

    he’s much more relaxed and confident than ever before

  • @krystellegibson9614
    @krystellegibson9614 Před 11 měsíci +11

    I met Albono in Melbourne this year, he's such a friendly and laid-back guy and engaged heaps with fans. Hope he and the Williams team continue with this upwards trajectory!

  • @Frankestein01nl
    @Frankestein01nl Před rokem +35

    Thanks Alex and GQ! I'm always astounded at the F1 drivers, the things they have to attend during a racing "weekend"(4 days) alone, the media, the fans, practices, team/engineer discussions, qualy, more team/engineerchats, couple more pressconferences, the whole buildup and then finally, that moment, when they are on the grid, doing what they do when the lights go out. Kimi's short sentences, make actual sence, sometimes. The whole shebang is just incredible. Hats off to you out there.

  • @SR-ih5gh
    @SR-ih5gh Před rokem +112

    Alex Albon and Daniel Ric are the two drivers I’m hoping get to be more successful in their F1 careers.

  • @ar17hd
    @ar17hd Před rokem +230

    Alex getting the recognition he deserves 👑

  • @clementine.6.2.2
    @clementine.6.2.2 Před rokem +11

    This is one of the few times the questions really have depth, normally they pick some really mid ones to answer, this feels personal and his answers are very insightful and sincere

  • @shahzebnasir4692
    @shahzebnasir4692 Před rokem +85

    "I'm 6'2 which isn't actually that tall"
    Bruh...

    • @flyaway6671
      @flyaway6671 Před rokem +22

      Exactly what tall ppl say

    • @sam-sj1nc
      @sam-sj1nc Před rokem +24

      people act like hes 6'5, albon is tall, but its nothing abnormal ( which is what i think hes trying to say), people usually exaggerate how tall he is because of the contrast with other drivers.

  • @quattrocam
    @quattrocam Před rokem +57

    You just cannot hate this guy, hopefully we get to watch his career for many more years to come!

  • @MyJ109
    @MyJ109 Před rokem +32

    I hope he starts an f1 podcast or is in f1 media when he is done racing. I love how articulate he is!

    • @hannah-wd9qn
      @hannah-wd9qn Před rokem +5

      he's actually a co-host on the fast and the curious pod and featured on a few episodes, you should check it out

    • @MyJ109
      @MyJ109 Před rokem

      @hannah-wd9qn Thanks!

  • @PiyathPamuditha
    @PiyathPamuditha Před rokem +26

    This guy is so sooo humble. He deserves a Mercedes Seat after Lewis retired.

  • @shush1791
    @shush1791 Před 6 měsíci +4

    As a Thai, it's so nice to see that we got him as a representation in formula 1. A nice, fun, and talented driver!! also glad to see that Williams has been treating him well. Hopefully we'll get to see him in a more competitive car soon!

  • @irishswtpea
    @irishswtpea Před rokem +11

    This was so educational and informative. Alex never lets us down. ❤

  • @jcchao9
    @jcchao9 Před rokem +25

    I absolutely admire albono. great personality, great sense of humor, and obviously very articulate and knowledgeable about his stuff. hope to see him back on podiums and even win races!!!

  • @vanessag5449
    @vanessag5449 Před rokem +2

    He seems like a chill and genuinely nice guy & also funny and witty, rooting for him.

  • @MyDecliningWilltoLive
    @MyDecliningWilltoLive Před 2 měsíci +1

    He seems like the kindest and the most gentle person. I hope he achieves the success he's capable of achieving

  • @Ivan-zc4vt
    @Ivan-zc4vt Před rokem +301

    What if I told you Albonia got that DAWG in him?

  • @liadupuis9265
    @liadupuis9265 Před rokem +23

    Alex is such a likable guy! And he's been an impressive, intelligent driver since he joined Williams! Hope he has a bright future in F1 ahead of him 💙

  • @monjustmon
    @monjustmon Před rokem +1

    This was, by far, the best Actually Me that I've seen of the F1 drivers so far. Love this dude fr

  • @latoyaw2120
    @latoyaw2120 Před rokem +1

    Very insightful loves his answers to the questions.

  • @xfreja
    @xfreja Před 11 měsíci +2

    alex is such a sweet, genuine, and talented person. i'm so happy i had the opportunity to meet him last week. i love him

  • @juliswift
    @juliswift Před 8 měsíci

    Loved this! Thanks Alex and GQ

  • @F1andfootballfan144
    @F1andfootballfan144 Před rokem +34

    I always root for Alex. Hopefully he can do well in Barcelona!

  • @Doggof2p
    @Doggof2p Před rokem +2

    One of my favorute drivers of the current f1 roster.
    He's been doing really well this season, he's slowly creeping to the top 10. His pace has been improved alot.
    But besides f1 he's just a very awesome and funny guy.

  • @rickygrigoleit8269
    @rickygrigoleit8269 Před rokem +50

    So cool to see that SuperGT made it onto Actually Me! Keep it up Steve!

    • @AKK5I
      @AKK5I Před rokem +3

      Hello, viewer here

    • @potatogirlcultist19
      @potatogirlcultist19 Před rokem +2

      @@AKK5I Can I tell you a little secret... Keep it quiet promise...
      Momoz is driving for us next year

    • @yusufazhar4212
      @yusufazhar4212 Před rokem

      Hello fellow viewers

  • @MyJ109
    @MyJ109 Před rokem +47

    I enjoy alex at Williams. I hope he stays there and grows with the team to start fighting for podiums!

    • @core_russell3869
      @core_russell3869 Před rokem +5

      I'm a Williams fan and I like him more then I liked our other drivers, George had the pace and our first podium in too long, but Alex always makes me smile when watching the races

    • @sanfordcurtis8242
      @sanfordcurtis8242 Před rokem

      Hope Williams liquidate. It’s what they deserve

    • @core_russell3869
      @core_russell3869 Před rokem +1

      @@sanfordcurtis8242 what team do you support then? Because you're clearly a dts fan

    • @sanfordcurtis8242
      @sanfordcurtis8242 Před rokem

      @@core_russell3869 I’m a neutral fan. I’ve been watching F1 consistently and avidly since 2002, so it’s downright laughable that you called me a DTS fan, child. Williams deserve to be absolutely nowhere today for the poor managerial decisions they made in the 1990s, such as making calamitous errors in the 1995 season and dismissing Hill for Frentzen in 1996

    • @hennauwu8669
      @hennauwu8669 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@sanfordcurtis8242 okay but that was years ago, times change. 😂

  • @barbtracia
    @barbtracia Před rokem

    he makes me feel sooo calm, love his personality

  • @lifebytama
    @lifebytama Před 10 měsíci +3

    5:03 Alex said he's just ok while can bring Williams to P7 and even finished ahead of both Ferraris, oh boy you got potential and you'll be even bigger i swear

  • @julie6328
    @julie6328 Před rokem +25

    I attended the saturday DTM race at the Nürburgring that weekend and he DNFed. I watched quali on the sunday morning when he got pole and almost bought a ticket to drive back all the way there (about 200km) because I felt like he was gonna get it. I ended up having to babysit my sister's dog but otherwise I would have 1000% been to that race.

  • @q3aryoko
    @q3aryoko Před 9 měsíci

    Love Alex, super nice and gracious dude. I'm glad he's still in F1

  • @3llielou
    @3llielou Před měsícem

    wow he’s so humble and articulate he’s becoming a new favorite of mine

  • @angelinamejia6810
    @angelinamejia6810 Před rokem +13

    Gonna REALLLYYYYY need one of these with Charles soon

  • @lesflynn4455
    @lesflynn4455 Před rokem +2

    Alex is a real gentleman, a smart guy and is somebody i would like to know, more than most of them. I'd love to see him in a more competitive car. He's a great driver.

  • @ginas.2713
    @ginas.2713 Před rokem +32

    I really like him!

  • @SoSBxo
    @SoSBxo Před rokem +5

    we need Alex to get onto commentating when he retires! he’s so insightful and smart

  • @TheStix411
    @TheStix411 Před rokem +5

    Hilarious timing on this

  • @daniels3899
    @daniels3899 Před rokem +16

    Dude needs to become a broadcaster for f1 in the future

    • @Vernardo
      @Vernardo Před rokem

      Who? GQ? Men's Health? Lifetime?

  • @lolidk3807
    @lolidk3807 Před rokem +4

    alex is the most underrated current f1 driver imo the results he gets and got in a williams is insane

  • @justarandomperson331
    @justarandomperson331 Před 9 měsíci

    saved this to watch later and then immediately pressed on it to watch it because Alex is so wholesome

  • @shanialaxmi
    @shanialaxmi Před rokem +23

    Really hope that for the rest of the season he will get more points

  • @shayapirapa7449
    @shayapirapa7449 Před měsícem

    I love Alex Albon he's just amazing and he articulates his thoughts soo well. I hope he drives for a very long time

  • @thomaswiedner2524
    @thomaswiedner2524 Před 10 měsíci

    amazing season so far ! proud of him

  • @knk45
    @knk45 Před rokem

    Love listening to him speak!

  • @steeldrac
    @steeldrac Před rokem +1

    He looks like a really nice guy. I'm rooting for him since he got back to F1.

  • @johnbradley1599
    @johnbradley1599 Před rokem

    Thanks for being s open Alex - hope all goes well with your time at Williams

  • @R1LiveNA
    @R1LiveNA Před rokem +2

    Albono and the Marketing team's going full throttle this year. You love to see it.

  • @darkknightsds
    @darkknightsds Před 9 měsíci

    Alex seems like a really nice and humble guy. I'm a new fan.

  • @grayzedynamics
    @grayzedynamics Před rokem +4

    Love Alex. Continue to root for his success.

  • @kenzokenzo
    @kenzokenzo Před rokem +2

    8:58 Alex got the dawg in him

  • @me-zb7qm
    @me-zb7qm Před rokem

    Been following him since F2, he's come so far!

  • @bonelesswatermelon420
    @bonelesswatermelon420 Před rokem +3

    I looked up the tallest drivers in F1 and yea, since 2000, he's the 2nd tallest driver ever, tied with 2 other Alexanders, Rossi and Wurz

  • @juliettemedina4516
    @juliettemedina4516 Před rokem +2

    I love him sp much! Most underrated driver on the grid

  • @Uzknown
    @Uzknown Před rokem

    All of the subtitles / closed captions are only in the first frame of the video.
    It's literally one giant wall of text at the start.

  • @GamingTohru698
    @GamingTohru698 Před rokem +6

    I’m a Max fan but Alex is very likeable. Hope he gets more success in F1.

  • @iRDaBrit
    @iRDaBrit Před rokem +8

    Well spoken, well behaved. Races well. Can't help but root for him.

  • @chiefdenis
    @chiefdenis Před rokem

    The weight limit is actually not because of safety it's because of cost, the teams can make the cars lighter and safer, but it'll start another race of who can afford the most exotic materials to make their components lighter and stronger and the poor teams won't be able to keep up with titanium everywhere for example

  • @celineflores
    @celineflores Před rokem +4

    He has such a calm and relaxing voice, plus very articulate too 😊

  • @red2lucas
    @red2lucas Před rokem +2

    How can you not love Alex?

  • @muhammadshafeeqbinishak1509
    @muhammadshafeeqbinishak1509 Před 11 měsíci +1

    One of the best drivers, talent wise and personality wise. 💪🏻🔥

  • @Pricetaz
    @Pricetaz Před rokem

    Big fan of Super GT, Enjoyed this video

  • @ifyouknowyouknow3013
    @ifyouknowyouknow3013 Před rokem

    def underrated love him

  • @troll_486
    @troll_486 Před rokem +7

    wow, even Chat GPT has some questions now

  • @KevwePatani
    @KevwePatani Před rokem

    It's so nice of Super GT to do an interview for GQ

  • @milol.akkaraprud8681
    @milol.akkaraprud8681 Před 10 měsíci

    He sounds like Brian Cox and that’s my fav physicist.

  • @RachelJimenez717
    @RachelJimenez717 Před rokem

    Love this kid!❤ So likable!

  • @lpenrike
    @lpenrike Před rokem +1

    its so nice of GQ to have SuperGT on

  • @MaxonKrexon
    @MaxonKrexon Před rokem

    Yay! I'm glad to see Alex here! 😀😀😀

  • @ajwebb2143
    @ajwebb2143 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Didn’t know that Albon had the appendix removal upgrade

  • @conemerchant
    @conemerchant Před rokem

    4:52 albon new zealand edition is simply brilliant

  • @tintin-uf1wk
    @tintin-uf1wk Před rokem +1

    Love alex. Very talented driver and very likeable guy.

  • @Regular-Sized
    @Regular-Sized Před rokem +4

    Oh cool! Super GT got on GQ.

  • @window469wow3
    @window469wow3 Před rokem

    i love these replies on the internet vids

  • @paw_prints_in_the_paddock

    He's adorably down to earth 🙂

  • @luciareeck4347
    @luciareeck4347 Před měsícem

    Wow! I didn't know he was 6'2"!!! Holy cow!

  • @joseriveracondori5367
    @joseriveracondori5367 Před rokem +1

    Sometimes i forget how much i like alex
    Im glad ive seen this

  • @ntf9438
    @ntf9438 Před rokem +3

    what people dont understand is that albon is just as fast Charles Leclerc. they were both competing with each other in f2 and albon won lots of races and was almost always on the podium.

  • @grustav4293
    @grustav4293 Před rokem +7

    Whats Super GT doing here?

  • @plamyct5835
    @plamyct5835 Před rokem +1

    Wait to see him on podium in this ss.

  • @anshumaanrakshit951
    @anshumaanrakshit951 Před 8 měsíci

    Mans on fire this season.

  • @BrendaGuerrero-xz4vi
    @BrendaGuerrero-xz4vi Před rokem +1

    Do Checo Pérez Please!!

  • @9-and-3
    @9-and-3 Před 10 měsíci

    one of the most smart and likeable driver. it's a pity he is not in a more competitive car

  • @cayden_pierik48
    @cayden_pierik48 Před měsícem +4

    "what happens when f1 cars crash?" well they take logans and give it Albon

  • @janson2911
    @janson2911 Před rokem +2

    8:58 “You need to have that dog in you”

  • @LIA-52
    @LIA-52 Před rokem +5

    7:25 I bet Lily would have done a P20-P1 in that famous Australia GP

  • @perfectfantasies
    @perfectfantasies Před rokem +2

    not someone having the tag yukierres omg

  • @yaelshukrun6793
    @yaelshukrun6793 Před rokem +1

    Pls do this with charles leclerc!!

  • @JackBaker954
    @JackBaker954 Před rokem

    Having been a long time fan of F1, it's still weird seeing drivers become mainstream personalities post DTS. love it tho