Albon set for full Thai flag usage as WADA plans reinstatement

Last October, WADA announced that Thailand’s National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) had been found to be non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code, leading to the implementation of sanctions.

The ruling from WADA at the time said the Thai flag could not be flown at “regional, continental or world championships, or events, organised by Major Event Organisations, other than at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, for the next edition of that event or until reinstatement.”

Albon has raced under the Thai flag throughout his time in F1, holding dual nationality through his mother. While he would have been able to compete as a Thai athlete despite the sanctions, the flag could not have been flown in any official capacity under the ruling, such as on the podium.

But Albon is now set to enjoy full usage of the Thai flag in F1 this year as Thailand’s NADO is currently in the…