Albon calls for patience: "Things like that don't happen overnight"

When, at the press conference, Albon is asked which area needs to be improved most in terms of qualifying, on which he replies: "I think there's not one area in particular but of course, just trying to drive with the car rather than trying to fight it, that's the main feeling. It is getting there. Obviously I want it to happen quicker and immediately, but things like that don't happen overnight", said the British Thai, who is sure it will be fine.

Albon emphasises that it can take some time and therefore will not change from one to the other. Max Verstappen's team mate tries to hold on to the positive things. "We’ve had some really good races and Spa is good for overtaking so I’m excited to hit the track and get going. I have good memories from last year so hopefully we can do a good job this year." Last year Albon finished fifth on his Red Bull debut.

That's over a year ago now. "It’s gone fast, that’s for sure. It definitely doesn't feel like a year", says the 24-year-old driver. "I can take what I learned from last year’s race and apply it to this one so there’s a bit of experience that I can take with me, which is nice. We already had ideas last year and I remember how the car felt – of course it’s a different car this year but it’s still got similar traits, so it’ll be good to compare and see what we can do", Albon said hopeful.