Piastri and the Internet react to Albon's brilliant announcement!

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16:47, 03 Aug 2022

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Alexander Albon has been confirmed as a driver at Williams for 2023. After all the news about Alpine and Oscar Piastri, the British-Thai driver couldn't help but send out a funny tweet. Fortunately, Piastri was able to laugh at the joke!

Albon could not resist a joke

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I understand that, with my agreement, Williams Racing have put out a press release this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is right and I have signed a contract with Williams for 2023. I will be driving for Williams next year. 😂 let’s gooo @williamsracing 💪

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2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	171
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	168
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	145
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	134
6	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	112
7	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	96
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	68
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13	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
14	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	10
15	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
16	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
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18	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	2
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Piastri and the Internet react to Albon's brilliant announcement!

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