Report: Latifi to race for Williams in 2020
Nicholas Latifi will reportedly replace Robert Kubica at Williams in 2020.
The 24-year-old Canadian, whose father is the wealthy McLaren co-owner Michael Latifi, is already driving the Williams on Friday in Mexico, Austin and Brazil.
And Le Journal de Montreal says he will definitely race in 2020.
"The contract is well and truly signed, but the announcement is only expected at the end of the month," the newspaper said, citing 'reliable sources'.
It is believed the only potential obstacle to the deal is a super license, but Latifi will qualify if he simply keeps his current place in the Formula 2 standings.
In Austin, however, Claire Williams denied that a deal has been done.
"The plan was always to have Nicholas in the car for these practice sessions," she said. "It's no clear indication (of a race seat).
"We've made it very clear in the media that we won't be making our driver announcement for that second seat for 2020 until after Abu Dhabi."
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Williams would employ my grandad if he was a.paid driver- Claire is such a fudge- it is a laugh- anything for the cash!!
Pam, Williams is one of the "golden era" independents and I absolutely hate to agree with you, but you are correct. It is now clear that Claire simply does not have the race team management skills of her dad and cannot attract big sponsorship $$$. Too bad.
Re Latifi...don't judge him by only his father's money. The kid is fast.