Alexander Albon Thanks Monsoon Valley After Four Gold Awards
Alexander Albon celebrated Monsoon Valley’s four gold medals at AWC Vienna 2026 and its 500‑award milestone during a visit to the brand’s Hua Hin vineyard. The Thai‑British Formula One driver thanked his sponsor, praised Thai culture, and expressed hope for a future Thai Grand Prix. He also said the current F1 season has been tough but he and his team are pushing to improve.
Alexander Albon, the Thai‑British Formula One driver from Williams, expressed gratitude to Monsoon Valley for its backing and shared his joy at the brand’s recent accolades. Speaking at the Monsoon Valley vineyard in Hua Hin, Albon noted that the winery had secured four gold medals at the AWC Vienna 2026 competition and had now collected a total of 500 awards. He was joined by his girlfriend, Chinese golfer Mouni He, who also congratulated the team. Albon said, “First I must thank Monsoon Valley for supporting me; I feel very proud, proud of my Thai heritage, because Thai culture plays a big role in my life. Seeing Monsoon Valley succeed and earn these awards fills me with immense pride. I believe it demonstrates the Thai mindset that can compete on the world stage.” Regarding the current F1 season, he acknowledged that regulation changes have made this year challenging, admitting the team made slight setup errors, but stressed that he and his crew are working hard to return to former form or improve next year. Albon added that he dreams of racing an F1 Grand Prix in Thailand, noting ongoing discussions with Formula One officials and Thai tourism and sports authorities to make a Thai Grand Prix a reality. He concluded by thanking everyone for their encouragement during tough times, saying the support means a lot and that this season’s experience will be a lesson for a better next year.
