Albon departs the Red Bull camp in 2022 to replace George Russell, who has joined the works Mercedes team after a year on the sidelines.

Capito, on the other hand, claims that Latifi will have an equal opportunity to assist the squad in making additional development.

Both men have competed in two full F1 seasons, with Latifi starting 39 races and Albon starting 38.

Jost Capito says, "Of course, it's good for both, I think for Alex, it's great to have this second chance to come back and lead the team to move forward. He doesn't come in and say, 'Okay, I want to win races.’ It is clear that he has to develop the team together with Nicky and us and all the engineers and everybody in Grove. And he seems to enjoy this role. He works very well with Nicky. We don't have a number one and number two, they are both treated exactly the same. And Nicky can put his mark, there is no doubt."

According to Capito, Latifi made good progress in 2021, despite being overshadowed by Russell.

Capito says, "Nicky has done a good job this year as well, when you look at all the qualifying results, some do not show that he had been in the position that he could have outqualified George, but situations where he was not in charge."

He continues, "And when when you see the gaps, they were never really big. And of course, it's a big challenge to be the team mate of George. He did really well, and he improved a lot through this season. So I'm sure he can still improve, because it was just his second season."

He adds, "And the first season last year was a really strange season with COVID. And a lot of new circuits again this year, it was difficult for him again, and he did a brilliant job based on that.” 

Albon and Latifi's existing friendship from their F2 days is beneficial to the squad.

Capito comments, "Alex and Nicky raced together as teammates in 2018. So they know each other, they respect each other highly,"

Furthermore he adds, "George and Alex are personal friends. I think Alex is the perfect fit for the team at the situation where the team is now."

He concludes, “For Alex I think it's a great second chance. And I'm sure he fits well in our environment. And we will have a lot of fun with him, and him he with us as well. And I'm sure he will perform very well."