Nicholas Latifi and Williams to part ways at end of 2022 Formula 1 season
Baku, September 26, AZERTAC
Williams Racing and Nicholas Latifi have confirmed they will part ways at the end of the 2022 season, according to Sky Sports.
Latifi made his Formula 1 debut with Williams Racing at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix and has so far made 55 Grand Prix starts, scoring seven championship points, including his debut points scoring finish at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Canadian has failed to score a point so far this year, and was outclassed by debutant Nyck de Vries, who stood in for Alex Albon, at the recent Italian Grand Prix.
He was subjected to death threats and hired security protection following his crash at last season's Abu Dhabi finale which led to a late Safety Car and denied Lewis Hamilton a record eighth world championship.
The 27-year-old's departure has been widely anticipated in recent weeks, and Williams announced the news on Friday morning.
"After confirming Alex Albon will continue for next year and beyond, Williams Racing will announce its full 2023 driver line-up in due course," read a statement.
De Vries is their main target but he is also wanted by AlphaTauri and tested for Alpine this week.
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