It's been expected for some time, but only today Williams have confirmed Nicholas Latifi will partner George Russell for 2020, replacing the outgoing Robert Kubica. He was required to finish inside the top five in the F2 championship in order to guarantee himself a superlicense, he currently sites second with a round in hand. The... Continue Reading →
Singapore GP: Kubica to depart Williams at the end of the season
It has been announced today that Polish driver Robert Kubica will leave the struggling team at the end of the 2019 season. He spoke during the press conference ahead of the Singapore GP this weekend that it was his decision to leave the team, 'to evaluate our opportunities' for the future. He made it clear... Continue Reading →
German GP: Alfa Romeo penalised
Alfa Romeo drivers Raikkonen and Giovinazzi were demoted from the top 10 after the FIA found a clutch-related infringement for the standing start. Essentially the system seems to mimic traction control in wet conditions. The stewards noted: "In order to prevent the teams from using this tuning to affect the way in which the clutch... Continue Reading →
Williams to miss first day of Barcelona test
Williams will miss at least the first day of F1's pre season testing as Claire Williams reveals they need some 'more time before it is ready to run'. Weekend shakedown plans were scrapped already due to being behind schedule, with the plan to be ready for the first day of testing in Barcelona. Now it... Continue Reading →
Kubica signs for Williams 2019 drive
It's understood that Polish comeback driver Robert Kubica has agreed to drive for Williams in 2019 alongside George Russell. The decision to bring the driver into the team as a full time driver would mark the final hurdle in a long comeback after his accident in 2011 while rallying, leaving him with severe arm injuries.... Continue Reading →