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Why the newest member of Class A is setting no targets in 2020

Alex Albon is his own fiercest critic, and needs to be since he's driving for F1's most ruthless team. ALEX KALINAUCKAS asks if, after a remarkable rookie season, Albon can prove to Red Bull that he's the only man for the job of being Max Verstappen’s team-mate...

For another season or two at least - once racing does resume again - only six drivers can realistically expect to win races in Formula 1. The ruling class of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull has shared every grand prix win since 2014.

The drivers that don't win in those cars - Kimi Raikkonen (one well-executed victory at Austin aside), Daniil Kvyat, Pierre Gasly - are ultimately shown the door. Only two have walked away: Nico Rosberg and Daniel Ricciardo, into retirement and Renault respectively.

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