Williams announces the departure of Latifi at the end of the Formula 1 season - 23/09/2022

Williams announces the departure of Latifi at the end of the Formula 1 season – 23/09/2022

Posted On: September 24, 2022

Williams announced on Friday morning that he would not be renewing driver Nicholas Latifi’s contract after three seasons. The Canadian will finish the 2022 season for the team, but will not stay for next year. His replacement has yet to be announced.

“On behalf of the whole team, I would like to say a huge thank you to Nicholas. He is a great teammate, he has a lot of respect for his colleagues and his work, and he is very well liked and respected throughout the company. He will do his best to maximize what we can do together for the rest of this season. We wish him well for his future,” said British team boss Jost Capito.

Williams Racing and Nicholas Latifi will part ways at the end of the 2022 season.

We would like to thank Nicky for her commitment and hard work over the past 3 years and wish her all the best in the next stages of her career.#WeAreWilliams

? Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) September 23, 2022

The driver made his Formula 1 debut in 2020, alongside George Russell, currently at Mercedes. In the current season, he didn’t matter much and ended up being overshadowed by his teammate, Alexander Albon. The Thai has even expanded his bond with the team recently.

“So I’m parting ways with Williams at the end of the year. I’m honored to have represented them for the past three years. A big thank you to the whole team – it’s been an amazing journey and I’ve enjoyed every second. Determined to end 2022 in a positive way. We have six races left!” Latifi wrote on his official Twitter account.

So I separate myself from @WilliamsRacing at the end of the year.

Honored to have represented them for the past 3 years. Many thanks to the whole team – it was an amazing trip and I enjoyed every second of it.

Determined to end 2022 positively. 6 races left! pic.twitter.com/gN5xWsUUH2

? Nicolas Latifi (@NicholasLatifi) September 23, 2022

The good performance of the Dutchman Nyck de Vries also weighed against Latifi. A former rival of the Canadian in Formula 2, the driver replaced Albon at the Italian GP at Monza and crossed the finish line in ninth place on his F1 debut.

Formula 1 returns next week, October 2, with the Singapore GP. On the Marina Bay circuit, the Dutchman Max Verstappen will already be able to guarantee his second championship.