In view racing teams teams for 2020 season is unconfirmed only one seat. At Williams it is not yet known who will occupy the second race car at George Russell. Team boss Claire Williams she said: "At the same time, we weigh what we are going to do. We have a few candidates on our list that we are checking out at the moment and with whom we are also talking. So we will take our time and change our minds, as we want to ensure that we make the right decision for the 2020 season."
A logical candidate is a backup racer Nicholas latifi, who has already passed the tests, and has also performed at some this season free training - last v Mexico in USA. "Nicholas has a similar character to George, rolls up his sleeves and does a good job, ”says Williams. “He is very nice and gets along well with everyone on the team. Of course, this is an advantage of already knowing our team."
To make it taken into account for the 2020 season, needs Latifi 40 points super license. In doing so, however, he must this season Formula 2 finish in at least fifth place. Right now Canadian located on another, for Nyckom de Vries, who is already a champion. They are still until the end of the season two races namely v Abu Dhabi, but in the worst case it can Latifs slips to fifth place. And with that, she would be his way to Formula 1 simple. Claire Williams he adds: "That Latifi raced for us again on Friday does not automatically mean that he has a seat in the 2020 season. We will not officially announce our racer until after Abu Dhabi."
