ROKiT Williams Racing announced that Nicholas Latifi will complete the team’s driver line-up for 2020, partnering George Russell in next year’s FIA Formula One World Championship. Nicholas has impressed as Reserve Driver this year, conducting several tests and taking part in six FP1 sessions across the season. Claire Williams, Deputy Team Principal, commented; “I am delighted to announce that Nicholas will be stepping up to the role of Race Driver to partner George in 2020."
ROKiT
Williams Confirms Latifi for 2020
ROKiT Williams Racing is
delighted to announce Nicholas Latifi will complete the team’s driver
line-up for 2020, partnering George Russell in next year’s FIA Formula One
World Championship.
Nicholas has impressed as Reserve Driver this year, conducting several tests
and taking part in six FP1 sessions across the season. The 24-year-old has
fully integrated himself in his role, spending extensive time working
closely with the team both trackside and at the factory, and providing
valuable feedback for the development of both the FW42 and FW43.
The Canadian has enjoyed a successful career in junior formulas, winning
multiple races in FIA Formula 2 and mounting a strong title challenge in
2019 where he currently sits second ahead of the season finale. Prior to
this, he competed in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series and FIA Formula 3
European Championship.
Speaking about the announcement, Nicholas Latifi said; “I am thrilled to be
stepping up as Race Driver for 2020. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with
the team this year, supporting them with the development of the car, and
assisting wherever I can trackside and at the factory. I look forward to the
journey ahead with the team, and I am excited to make my Formula One debut
at the Australian Grand Prix in 2020.”
Claire Williams, Deputy Team Principal, commented; “I am delighted to
announce that Nicholas will be stepping up to the role of Race Driver to
partner George in 2020. All of us at Williams have been immensely impressed
at what he has achieved this year in FIA Formula 2, along with his
commitment to the team, and the work that he has put in behind the scenes.
Nicholas has become an established and well-respected member of Williams,
and we look forward to him stepping up into this new role, as we look to
fight our way back to the midfield.”
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