Interim boss of Williams Simon Roberts is before the racing weekend VN Emilija Romanje in Imola confirmed that the George Russell in Nicholas latifi in the next year appeared for the team of Grovea.
Despite the fact that the young Russell a valid contract for next year and the Williams has previously announced lineup unchanged riders in season 2021 was Russell future subject of speculation after it has been shown that the seat is for a team of interested Grovea Sergio Perez.
Rumors have gained in intensity within the racing weekend GP of Portugalwhen Roberts journalists refused to confirm the two drivers for the season 2021. But this is now done before the race Imoli and thus ended the confusion about speculation affecting the future of Russell.
"I probably caused some confusion last week,”He admitted Roberts. "I'm sorry about that. In fact, we did not want to comment on the situation racers. As George said, this is Claire Williams announced already in the beginning of the year, while nothing has changed. Russell and Latifi are our racers this season as well as next season. We are very happy with them and look forward to further cooperation." Russell has previously insisted he was confident that his contract is solid and that the Williams remained in the following year.
Today's confirmation Williams and earlier Alfa RomeoMeans that they remained only four teams - Mercedes, Red Bull, Alpha Tauri in Haas - which they have not yet announced the full cast for the coming year. Because it is Williams busy, he will have Sergio Perez now look at Red BullIf I could get a seat at the Max VerstappnBut, where the game also Nico Hulkenberg.