FORMER Essex schoolboy Alex Albon has secured a topflight seat for his second season in F1.
Alex, who is a former pupil at Littlegarth School, in Nayland, started his F1 career with Toro Rosso at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Over the summer it was announced he had been promoted to the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team, the sister team of Toro Rosso.
Since he started his career he has scored points at 12 of the 19 Grand Prix held this year - and sits sixth in the championship.
Now Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team has confirmed he will race for the team again next year partnering Max Verstappen.
Our 2020 vision 👀💪 @alex_albon confirmed to race alongside Max next year! 🙌🏁
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 12, 2019
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