“You have a bunch of other drivers here,” Hamilton observed, prompting him to call out the media’s focus on him. “You should just tell us if you don’t have any questions for these guys, because it sucks for them to have to sit here. But they should ask these guys a question.”
The attention eventually shifted to Alex Albon, who, fully aware of his temporary role as the center of attention, humorously remarked, “It doesn’t feel the same if it’s a push-along!” Albon’s quip reflected the camaraderie among the drivers, even as the spotlight oscillated.