Latifi joins Williams as 2019 reserve driver

Formula 2 race winner Nicholas Latifi has signed a deal with Williams team as their reserve driver for the 2019 F1 season. “I’m thrilled to be joining an iconic team like Williams as a reserve driver for 2019,” said Latifi. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to continue my F1 development and to build my on-track experience with more FP1 sessions and the rookie and Pirelli tests. As well as this, a big part of my role will be simulator driving and helping to support the development of the new car. I look forward to spending time in the factory at Grove, immersing myself within the team and assisting wherever I can. This is an amazing opportunity that I’ve been given and I’m excited to get started.” Williams have already announced Robert Kubica and George Russell as their drivers for the 2019 season.

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