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Rookie Albon targets getting up to speed 'immediately'

Toro Rosso new recruit Alexander Albon aims to be on the pace at the outset in 2019, despite his complete lack of F1 experience. The 22-year-old British-Thai racer, who finished third in last year's FIA Formula 2 Championship, was chosen to replace Brendon Hartley at Toro Rosso, a late call-up that came after Albon had committed to a season of Formula E with Nissan. Red Bull negotiated the driver's release however, but Albon, despite his credentials, is seen as an unknown quantity, having never driven an F1 car before. Yet, the young hopeful - who will be racing under a Thai licence in F1 - is determined to measure up against his more experienced team mate, F1 returnee Daniil Kvyat. Albon...
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