MILTON KEYES, England – Aston Martin Red Bull Racing officials have confirmed that Alexander Albon will continue to race with the team next year in Formula One alongside Max Verstappen.

“I am really excited to be partnering Max again for next year and I know how fortunate I am to be given this opportunity,” said the 23-year-old competitor. “I’m hugely thankful that Red Bull have put their trust in me and believed in my results since I joined the team and for them to keep me in the car next year is a big deal. This year has been an incredible year for me and getting the call up to Red Bull mid-season was already a big step, so now I will use the learnings from this season and use the experience to improve and fight at the front in 2020.”

In his first Formula One season, Albon has had a strong season. He debuted with the Scuderia Toro Rosso team in the season opener in Australia and in 12 races with the team earned five top-10 finishes.

Albon was promoted to the Red Bull squad midway through the season from Toro Rosso, replacing Pierre Gasly. Albon immediately found success upon joining Red Bull, finishing no worse than sixth in the seven Grands Prix since joining the team.

“Alex has performed extremely well since his debut with the team in Belgium and his results – seven finishes in the top-six – speak for themselves,” said Team Principal Christian Horner.  It’s extremely hard to deny that level of consistency and in tandem with a growing reputation as a tenacious, fiercely committed racer, Alex has proved that he fully deserves to continue his progress with Aston Martin Red Bull Racing. There is plenty of potential still to unlock and we look forward to seeing Alex alongside Max in 2020.”