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08.12.22 - NL Blog
Abu Dhabi GP: The story behind my weekend: Since the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix I’ve had people ask me whether it was an emotional weekend – seeing as it was perhaps my last in F1. So, here are my thoughts. The truth is there were a lot of different emotions. Most of all though, I wanted to try…; // Read more

21.11.22 - F1 Race Review
Abu Dhabi GP: Post race: "The incident with Mick [Schumacher] really put us out and then we suffered an electrical issue that forced us to retire. “It’s not how I wanted to end my last one, but it is what it is. I’m very grateful for the three years I’ve had with Williams in Formula…; // Read more

18.11.22 - F1 Race Preview
My final Williams Grand Prix. One I’m determined to savour.: Coming into this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, it’s a strange feeling for me. It’s my last race with the team I’ve driven for since 2020 and had an official role with for the last four years. Also, this could potentially be my last-ever race in Formula One. There’s definitely…; // Read more

10.11.22 - F1 Race Preview
Interlagos appeal: mixed format and mixed weather: Wednesday and it’s sunny in São Paulo, but looking at the rest of the week we could be in for rain by the weekend – and perhaps even thunderstorms on Sunday! From what I know, that’s quite typical. I had experienced two wet free practice sessions before my first proper…; // Read more

31.10.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race update: México GP: "We had some car damage from early on in the race which was confirmed by the team. At the beginning it didn’t seem too bad but as the race went on our pace seemed to deteriorate. We need to see what the damage specifically was but unfortunately, we had no…; // Read more

28.10.22 - F1 Race Preview
Mexico’s unique atmosphere awaits: I arrived in Mexico on Tuesday night and the work to acclimatise for a race that’s 2,200 metres above sea level – the highest altitude of the season – pretty much started straight away. From a drivers’ perspective, having 25% less oxygen in the air isn’t too much of a…; // Read more

24.10.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race: United States GP: “The car was better than I was expecting it to be, but it was still tricky to drive. "I made a mistake at the beginning of the race with the spin getting caught out with the balance in the high-speed corners. I didn’t manage to do any high-fuel race running…; // Read more

21.10.22 - F1 Race Preview
Austin GP preview: Hoping for a smooth passage on ‘home’ soil: For me, Austin is always one of the more exciting events on the calendar. With the ever-growing popularity of F1 in the USA, it’s one of the events you look forward to as a driver. It has a great atmosphere, with huge numbers of fans, and we have the added…; // Read more

10.10.22 - F1 Race Review
Points at a morale boosting Japanese GP: "It's a good feeling to come away from Suzuka with points. "The beginning was quite tricky with the red flag and the delays, but we made the right decision to pit for the intermediate tyres and this was critical in jumping the cars ahead of us. "It was quite tricky…; // Read more

07.10.22 - F1 Race Preview
Suzuka promises to be an intense ride: So, this weekend I get my first taste of the Japanese Grand Prix and driving at the iconic Suzuka circuit. I've been looking forward to this one in quite a big way. Coming from Singapore, Suzuka is going to be a completely different challenge. It's a real drivers track and…; // Read more

03.10.22 - F1 Race Review
Singapore GP: Post race quote: "I was fighting to hold off Zhou Guanyu early in the race, but this ended in contact and suspension damage on my car. “From the previous corner I had looked in the mirrors to see where Zhou was. I didn’t see he was there, so I took my normal approach…; // Read more

29.09.22 - F1 Race Preview
A street circuit at night. What’s not to like?: I’d heard great things about Singapore from team members and other drivers before this weekend. But now I’m here and I’ve seen the street circuit in the flesh, the prospect of racing on it under lights has got me even more excited about this race. And the expectation is heightened…; // Read more

12.09.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: Monza: “It was a very tough race. I was compromised at the start being sandwiched between a few cars and trying to avoid damage. “A lot of cars cut the first corner without any penalties. Unfortunately, we had a slow pit-stop which left us with very little to play for in…; // Read more

08.09.22 - F1 Race Preview
Hoping to repeat some Monza magic: As I said on Sunday, my Zandvoort weekend was one to forget. But I'm optimistic we can have a better time of it at Monza, starting tomorrow. I think last year, Italy was actually the round where I had the strongest weekend performance of the whole year, in terms of…; // Read more

05.09.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: Dutch GP: “It was a race to forget really. ”We were struggling with pace the whole weekend and it’s quite confusing to me as to why. “Due to an overheating issue in qualifying we didn’t really get the chance to see where we would have been on pace, so another weekend to…; // Read more

01.09.22 - F1 Race Preview
Ready to take on Zandvoort: “After a few days at home I arrived in Holland on Wednesday. I’m happy to return here after last year’s Dutch Grand Prix which had one of the most exciting fan atmospheres, for obvious reasons. “The Zandvoort track itself is unlike any other on the calendar. It's very, very small…; // Read more

29.08.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: Belgium: “I went a little off the line in turn six, there must have been a lot of marbles from the junior categories and I understeered right off. “It felt like driving in the wet on slick tyres. I dipped the wheel in the gravel, and it spun the rear around…; // Read more

25.08.22 - F1 Race Preview
Belgian GP: Revitalised and ready for the run-in: F1’s summer break is done for another year and I’m feeling revitalised for a return to the track – starting this weekend at Spa. Although I got the chance to switch off for a few weeks, I was still busy travelling. I headed home to Canada to see my family…; // Read more

01.08.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: Hungary: “Unfortunately, our race was compromised at the start through some front wing damage. It wasn't great as the damage set us back with much more tyre degradation than we were hoping for. The balance was very tricky with the wind, so we have to find a way to adjust that…; // Read more

28.07.22 - F1 Race Preview
Taking the upgrade to Hungary: Prep for Hungary included reviewing what we learned during my first race with the aero upgrade package in France last weekend. As you can expect, without a full race distance some things are not yet 100 percent optimised with the car and how I can get the most out of…; // Read more

25.07.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: France: “There are a lot of positives to take from today. The pace was competitive, especially in dirty air, and I was racing cars that I haven’t been racing against all year so that’s been nice. “I definitely don’t think I was at fault for the incident with Magnussen, it was…; // Read more

21.07.22 - F1 Race Preview
French GP: Adjusting to the upgrades: Looking ahead to this weekend’s French Grand Prix, the main thing to say is that I’m going to get the upgrade parts on my car for the first time. This means I’ll have the same spec car as my teammate, which hasn’t been the case for quite a few races…; // Read more

11.07.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: Austria: “On the first lap my car picked up floor damage from running over some debris and I ran wide on a curb. “Towards the end of the first stint I could feel the balance getting worse, and for the second stint there was a lack of downforce and pace. “The…; // Read more

07.07.22 - F1 Race Preview
Keen to rejoin the midfield fight in Austria: "Confidence is vital in F1 and Silverstone delivered a nice boost on that front. The target now is to carry that momentum to Austria and over perform again. "With the car we have, we must be ready to take advantage of situations that come our way. The rain during qualifying…; // Read more

04.07.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: British GP: "Saturday was a very special day – reaching Q3 for the first time in my career and getting the team's best qualifying result of the season so far. “To get through to Q2 was a great achievement and a nice confidence boost, and then Q3 was more than we could’ve…; // Read more

29.06.22 - F1 Race Preview
‘Home’ comforts on the eve of the British GP: After enjoying my home Grand Prix in Canada and spending a little extra time with my family back in Toronto, we’re back at it this weekend for my second ‘home’ race at Silverstone. There’s always a lot to look forward to at the British Grand Prix; it’s my favourite track…; // Read more

20.06.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: Canadian GP: “The overall experience of the weekend was pretty special. It’s great to finally have my first home race and the support I felt from my family, friends and all the fans in the grandstands was amazing. “In terms of on track, we were lacking a lot of pace and we…; // Read more

16.06.22 - F1 Race Preview
My first Canadian Grand Prix – after three years waiting: The Canadian Grand Prix is a race I’ve been looking forward to for three years. Yep, three years. Covid scrubbed it from the calendar for a couple of seasons, so to actually be here in Montreal for my home race with the anticipation growing is fantastic. I haven't lived in…; // Read more

13.06.22 - F1 Race Review
Post-race update: Azerbaijan GP: “It’s unfortunate that a stop-go penalty, that was completely out of my control, effectively undid my race before it had even started. "I feel like there should be some leniency applied for this type of grid infringement – as I was just pushed back, and nothing was changed to the…; // Read more

10.06.22 - F1 Race Preview
Challenges and opportunity in Baku: After the unique challenge of Monaco, we head to another street track this weekend in Baku – but this is one that provides a very, very different challenge. The high speeds at Baku make it a cool track to race on. The extremely long straight is the longest section of…; // Read more

30.05.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race: Monaco GP: “Wet conditions are always tricky and even more so on a street track like Monaco! It was a very challenging race and after pitting early on, we were detached from the back of the pack but we did have good pace on the intermediate tyre to catch the field back…; // Read more

26.05.22 - F1 Race Preview
All set for the streets of Monaco: It's always exciting to go back to Monaco. It's a track with so much history and has such a special feeling, more so than any other street circuit we race at. It'll be my second year racing there in a Formula One car, and I'm expecting it to be more…; // Read more

23.05.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race: Spanish GP: "We struggled on track with overall pace, but it was also tough on tyre degradation and physically due to the extreme heat, “That being said, I’m happy with the way that we managed the tyres and it’s nice to have an aggressive strategy that allowed us to push and race…; // Read more

20.05.22 - F1 Race Preview
Spain: A familiar reference point: Coming into Barcelona, there’s always a good bit of familiarity because it’s where we get to drive during winter testing, and this weekend’s race allows us to see how our car has evolved across the first five rounds of the season. Barcelona gives a stable reference point that we can…; // Read more

10.05.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race: Miami GP: On the one hand it is very positive for the team to score the points with Alex, especially after where we started from today, but on our side of the garage we had too many issues. We had the more difficult strategy, starting on hard tyres and aiming to run…; // Read more

04.05.22 - F1 Race Preview
Welcome to Miami!: I’m looking forward to getting out to Miami and experiencing a brand-new event. It’s a really exciting weekend for Formula One and to see the sport go from strength to strength in the US is great. I’ve only experienced the track on the simulator, but it seems like a good…; // Read more

25.04.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race: Emilia Romagna GP: It was definitely a very tricky race and I think everyone expected that when we saw the rain coming down ahead of going to the grid. It was very similar conditions to the start of the race here last year so I’m pleased we managed to get to the end…; // Read more

22.04.22 - F1 Race Preview
A welcome return to Italy: I'm super excited to hit the track in Imola. It's the first Sprint Event of the year so I'm looking forward to that format and the opportunities it offers. It also provides an additional challenge for the teams, which will be even more interesting whilst we are still learning about…; // Read more

13.04.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race: Australia: It was definitely a tricky race. We struggled with the tyres quite a lot, experiencing graining on both compounds and struggling to keep them in the right window. It’s been a difficult start to the season and there’s still a lot to find on my side. We will now spend…; // Read more

07.04.22 - F1 Race Preview
Better late than never: Melbourne awaits: The Australian Grand Prix will be a first for me. It feels weird saying that, given this is my third year in F1. But I was supposed to make my Melbourne – and Williams – debut there in 2020, until Covid put paid to that. A cancellation on the Thursday…; // Read more

28.03.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race: Saudi Arabia: "A weekend to forget. Unfortunately, I lost the rear going down to the final corner and that ended my race. I took the same line as I had across the weekend, so it was unexpected but obviously both disappointing and frustrating.”; // Read more

24.03.22 - F1 Race Preview
Getting a grip at the Saudi Arabian GP: After a first race in Bahrain that wasn’t particularly great, it’s good to get straight back into things with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend. Back-to-back races give you the opportunity to build on your learnings from the previous round – and that’s handy when you’re in a heavy…; // Read more

20.03.22 - F1 Race Review
Post race: Bahrain: "It was a tricky day and it’s clear we’re not starting as strong as we would have liked. “Jeddah will be a different kind of track and one that should suit us a bit better, but we’re still going to be going there with a similar package. “I’m sure we’ll…; // Read more

15.03.22 - F1 Race Preview
F1 is back – with a serious buzz in Bahrain: The Bahrain GP is just around the corner and there’s excitement and anticipation in the air. A new chapter in F1 history is about to be written and it feels cool to be part of that. During the two seasons that I've been in F1, we’ve been racing evolutions of…; // Read more

08.03.22 - NL Blog
My new partnership with Cybersmile: It’s been a busy start to the season in the factory and at the track. But I’ve also been looking at how I can follow up on the commitment I made last year to contribute somehow to the fight against online abuse and bullying. I used the winter break to…; // Read more

15.02.22 - NL Blog
The big reveal!: Launch day is always one of the most exciting of the year, and for me it signifies the real start of the season. Today (Tuesday) also happens to be the day we’re shaking the car down, so I’ll finally get a first drive and understand a little about how the…; // Read more

12.01.22 - NL Blog
Flashback: Hungary 2021: The closed season is always a good time for reflection, so I've picked out two of my favourite moments from last year. First, here is a look back at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and some memories that will stay with me forever. With Williams not scoring a point since the…; // Read more

21.12.21 - NL Blog
A message after the events of Abu Dhabi: Hi everyone, I’ve purposely been staying away from social media to kind of let things settle down from the events of the last race. A lot has been made of the situation that came about after my retirement in Abu Dhabi. I’ve received thousands of messages to my social media…; // Read more

12.12.21 - F1 Race Review
Abu Dhabi GP - result update: "It was a tough race out there today and we were struggling for pace throughout. Towards the end I was racing with Mick Schumacher and was forced slightly wide, but fairly, at Turn Nine. "My tyres got dirty from running off track and I subsequently made a small mistake and…; // Read more

09.12.21 - F1 Race Preview
Season finale at Abu Dhabi: Hot on the heels of an eventful race in Saudi Arabia, I’m now in Abu Dhabi preparing for the final round of the year. With a new grippy track layout to discover, last weekend’s race in Jeddah was always going to be exhilarating. And that was before some of the…; // Read more

05.12.21 - F1 Race Review
Saudi Arabia GP - result update: “Crazy race with a lot going on but in the end happy to bring it home in one piece in P12. Lacking a little bit of pace to challenge for anything more but happy with the race we did!”; // Read more

02.12.21 - F1 Race Preview
Racing for Sir Frank and remembering his legacy: Everyone at Williams – and more widely in Formula 1 – will be racing in memory of Sir Frank at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian GP. He had a remarkable life when you consider how he started out and what he built. He made his dream into a reality and developed…; // Read more

21.11.21 - F1 Race Review
Qatar GP - result update: It just wasn’t to be today. We tried to make the one-stop strategy work but both suffered punctures a few laps from the end. Time for a reset - the focus is now on Saudi Arabia!; // Read more

14.11.21 - F1 Race Review
Brazilian GP: Result: Not what we hoped for today, but what a track! Thanks to the fans. All eyes on Qatar now.; // Read more

11.11.21 - F1 Race Preview
Triple-header part two: São Paulo: We’re now well into this flyaway triple and that means a lot of travelling. So far, we’ve been from the UK to Mexico City, down to Sao Paulo, and next week we’ll be in Qatar. That will be almost 48 hours in the air! Travelling is probably the least favourite…; // Read more

07.11.21 - F1 Race Review
Mexican GP: Result: A tricky race as we expected, but what an atmosphere! Thank you Mexico!; // Read more

04.11.21 - F1 Race Preview
Triple-header starter: México City: It’s onto an F1 triple header in Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Qatar next after a memorable Grand Prix in the US. Among the spectators in Austin were a number of NBA players, and as a massive basketball fan that was a treat. During the pre-race build-up there was a…; // Read more

24.10.21 - F1 Race Review
United States GP: Result: Sandwiched at the start and didn’t really have anywhere to go. Unfortunately my race was massively compromised after that. Tough conditions with the bumps and heat, trying to keep the tires in the right window. A lot of lessons learned today.; // Read more

21.10.21 - F1 Race Preview
Atlantic crossing: Toronto and Austin: It was great to finally get back home to Canada last weekend, and spend a few days with family, relax at home and catch up with friends. I’d been away for about a year and a half because of the restrictions, and as it was my girlfriend’s first time in…; // Read more

10.10.21 - F1 Race Review
Turkish GP: Result: A tough race with tough conditions today. Unfortunately my mistake at the start cost us a chance for anything more so apologies to the team for that. Still, lots of good experience gained as it was my first full F1 race in the wet.; // Read more

07.10.21 - F1 Race Preview
All set for a Turkey double: Reset and dried out after the Grand Prix in Russia, this weekend the championship shifts to Turkey. It’s fair to say Russia didn’t go my way. Getting stuck behind Mazepin early on pretty much put me out of contention, but the rain on the final laps was more of a…; // Read more

26.09.21 - F1 Race Review
Russian GP: Result: It’s fair to say Russia didn’t go my way. Getting stuck behind Mazepin early on pretty much put me out of contention, but the rain on the final laps was more of a problem. It wasn’t caught on TV, but I stayed out in the hope of benefiting from being…; // Read more

23.09.21 - F1 Race Preview
Track walking in Russia: Are they absolutely necessary? No. But do they often prove valuable? Yes. The track walk always kicks off my Grand Prix weekends on a Thursday. And this week's 15th round of the season in Sochi, Russia is no exception. They’re a big part of the routine for a lot of…; // Read more

12.09.21 - F1 Race Review
Italian GP wrap: It was a very tough, but positive race. It is never nice to finish P11 but I am happy with the performance, as this is normally one of my weaker tracks. Unfortunately unlucky timing with the safety car lost me track position and ultimately took away an almost certain points…; // Read more

10.09.21 - F1 Race Preview
The magic of Monza: For me, the Italian GP at Monza is one of the best races on the calendar. Even with the Covid situation you still feel the special atmosphere here – it has a real sense of energy and history. It’s a unique track, where we run the car in a set-up…; // Read more

08.09.21 - NL Blog
My F1 journey continues with Williams in 2022: The news is out. I’ll continue to race for Williams in 2022 and honestly, I couldn’t be happier. I’m excited about what’s to come; partly because of the new F1 car on the horizon, but also because the team is clearly moving in a more competitive direction in every key…; // Read more

05.09.21 - F1 Race Review
Thank you Zandvoort, now on to Monza!: "The change to a different front wing after Saturday's crash meant I started the race from the pitlane – which was always going to make for a tricky afternoon. It took Sergio (Perez) and I about two laps to catch back up with the pack. "The first stint was good;…; // Read more

04.09.21 - NL Blog
Dutch GP: A bit of a bruising Q2...: "Another Q2 today and the pace was actually really encouraging up until my big off... "I’m okay, although it was a big 38G hit. Apologies to the team as I know I’ve left them a long night to get the car prepared for Sunday. I’ll still give it everything and…; // Read more

29.08.21 - F1 Race Review
Belgium GP – not your conventional Spa weekend: “Okay, not your conventional way to score a point but a point is still a point! "Nice for the team to get rewarded for a strong qualifying yesterday! Just a shame for the fans who waited all day in the rain to see some racing. "We all know the safety…; // Read more

26.08.21 - F1 Race Preview
Recharged, refreshed and set for Spa: “So, I’ve safely arrived in Belgium and it feels good to get back to the action this weekend. I’m refreshed and recharged after the summer break. “Some of you may have seen that I ended up spending some holiday time with my team-mate George – but it wasn’t planned! “Initially…; // Read more

19.08.21 - NL Blog
F1 mid-season review: The summer break gives us all a chance to look back at the 2021 F1 season so far, and have a think about what's coming up. Here are my thoughts on some of the mid-season questions I've been asked in the last couple of weeks: Q: How important was Hungary…; // Read more

01.08.21 - F1 Race Review
P7 and my first F1 points in Hungary: "I don't even know where to begin today. What an amazing race and an amazing result by the team; my first points in Formula One and a double points finish for the team moves us up to P8 in the championship. "It was a very chaotic start, just staying clean…; // Read more

29.07.21 - F1 Race Preview
Hitting a different type of track – with a sledgehammer: The build-up to this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix has been different. Very different. With my physical prep in the bag, my trainer – a former Royal Marines Commando – took me to Salisbury Plain in the UK to spend a day with the 14th Regiment Royal Artillery, a training regiment…; // Read more

18.07.21 - F1 Race Review
British GP – Post-race wrap: "A fairly straightforward race today managing to make up a few places and bring it home P14. "So nice to see all of the fans out there and the crazy atmosphere it brought to the whole weekend! "We’ve definitely been missing this! Onto the next!"; // Read more

15.07.21 - F1 Race Preview
Bringing it home at the British GP: "It's back to action this weekend – and at my favourite track on the F1 calendar. "For me, Silverstone has the ideal mix of fast and flowing sections, high-speed corners and a grippy surface. It is the perfect place to drive a modern-day Formula 1 car. I don't think you…; // Read more

07.07.21 - F1 Race Review
Austrian GP – Post-race wrap: "It wasn’t a very eventful race from my side; I stayed out of trouble on the opening laps and then ran on my own for most of the race. I felt like we were still lacking overall pace, but there were places where the car felt much better than last…; // Read more

27.06.21 - F1 Race Review
Styrian Grand Prix: Post race result: // Read more

25.06.21 - F1 Race Preview
Styrian and Austrian GP countdown: “Come Sunday I can say I’ve got a full Formula 1 season under my belt. "Austria last July was where the delayed 2020 season finally got underway, and as we head there again for this year’s eighth and ninth rounds I feel I’m coming full circle. The experience I have…; // Read more

20.06.21 - F1 Race Review
French GP: “One of the races unfortunately where you’re just left scratching your head. "I couldn’t get the right feeling from the tyres and car, and I struggled until about 12 laps from end, by which time it was too late to make any impact. "Overall then a few question marks to…; // Read more

17.06.21 - F1 Race Preview
French GP pre-race countdown: “Heading to France’s Paul Ricard circuit after the races in Monaco and Baku definitely does change my approach. "The last two tracks gave no margin for error, and a single mistake would most likely result in an accident. “Paul Ricard has loads of run-off areas, with no gravel, no grass…; // Read more

06.06.21 - F1 Race Review
Azerbaijan GP – Post-race wrap: “Not the Baku me or the team had hoped for. "It felt like the performance was there, and I was getting the most out of the package all weekend, but operationally there were a few areas where we need to be sharper. "We’ll learn from it and bounce back!”; // Read more

03.06.21 - F1 Race Preview
Azerbaijan GP pre-race countdown: "A fortnight after Monaco, this weekend I’ll tackle the second street race in a row at Azerbaijan’s Baku City Circuit. And with Monaco’s water bottle mishap still fresh in my mind, I figured it was a good time to review my pre-race checklist... This is what I do: Sleep Getting…; // Read more

23.05.21 - F1 Race Review
Monaco GP – Post-race wrap: "My first F1 Monaco Grand Prix in the books, and I'm fairly happy with my race - even if wasn't quite the casino jackpot we were hoping for! "I took advantage at the start and picked up a position which I managed to maintain. A few retirements along the way…; // Read more

20.05.21 - F1 Race Preview
Street circuit showdown. From Monaco to Macau.: Formula 1’s return to Monaco this weekend is going to be something special. And it got me thinking about a few of the other street tracks I’ve competed on during my career. Monaco I’ve raced in Monaco in both World Series and Formula 2, so I’m really eager to drive…; // Read more

09.05.21 - F1 Race Review
Spanish GP - Post-race wrap: "Overall it was a decent race. Actually the best session of the whole weekend. All the [pre-race] practice and qualifying runs were very, very tricky, and in the race was where I felt most comfortable with the car – so from that point of view it's a positive. "It was…; // Read more

03.05.21 - F1 Race Review
Portugal GP: Post-race wrap: "A very tricky race, to say the least. Probably one of the trickiest I've ever driven. Clearly we were lacking overall pace as a team. "The start and the opening laps were very difficult, I just wasn't feeling the grip. Then once the race settled down I struggled with the…; // Read more

01.05.21 - F1 Quali Blog
Portugal GP: Qualifying update: "It's been a very tricky weekend so far. Friday was a write off, to be honest. I was massively struggling with the pace, with no real answer why. I think in FP1 I was 1.7 seconds off, in FP2 still more than a second. We made some big changes overnight…; // Read more

29.04.21 - F1 Race Preview
Destination Portugal. And Spain.: "We’re coming up to the races in Portugal and Spain now – the first double-header of the season – so I thought I’d give a little insight into my routine away from the ‘business end’ of a Grand Prix weekend. The at-circuit action builds from Thursday to Sunday's race. But…; // Read more

28.04.21 - NL Blog
No home Grand Prix this year. But the future looks bright.: "So, by now you will have heard this year's Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled. As you can imagine it's disappointing news for me – I didn't expect to miss my home race in my first two seasons in Formula One. "I know that the Canadian Government and the race…; // Read more

18.04.21 - F1 Race Review
Early promise unrewarded at Imola: "I'm gutted about today's race and massive apologies to the team after an amazing job all weekend. The rain made visibility extremely poor and I just couldn’t see. But there are positives to take away from Imola. The first Q2 of the year for me and the team's best qualifying…; // Read more

14.04.21 - F1 Race Preview
Italy. A sort of homecoming...: "We’re set for two F1 races in Italy this year – starting at Imola this weekend. And as I’m half Italian from my Mom’s side of the family, they’re both going to be something like home events for me. Like me, my Mom was born in Montreal, but her parents…; // Read more

28.03.21 - F1 Race Review
Bahrain GP wrap: Not the start I wanted.: "So, definitely not how I wanted the first race of the season to go. I was battling a boost issue from the formation lap, so I knew right away it would be a tough one. "The pace was not so bad in the opening stint but it got worse and…; // Read more

24.03.21 - F1 Race Preview
Before Bahrain: Five questions. Five answers.: The rookie tag is in the bin and it's time to write a new chapter, starting this weekend in Bahrain. Here's what I'm thinking. Q: How do you feel heading into your second season? A: “Going into the first race of 2021 definitely feels different compared to last year in…; // Read more

12.03.21 - NL Blog
Pre-test check-in: Hi from a sunny Bahrain. Not long to wait now until the season gets underway properly. Heading here for the test really ramped up the sense of anticipation and it's a good feeling to know I'll be in the car tomorrow [Saturday]. The last month has been busy as pre-season…; // Read more

05.03.21 - NL Blog
New look for a new season: So, here’s our FW43B! Looks good, doesn’t it? The livery is fresh and clean, and while it represents a new beginning at Williams, I love the yellow accents which are a nod to the team’s fantastic heritage and previous cars. It's almost time to take it testing, and I'm excited…; // Read more

17.01.21 - NL Blog
2020 in review, part 4: What’s next...?: As we gear up for the new season, I’m sharing my thoughts on some of the questions I’ve been asked after my rookie F1 season. This time: What’s the plan for 2021? “Firstly, I hope the season goes ahead as planned – or as close to the plan as possible.…; // Read more

06.01.21 - NL Blog
2020 in review, part 3: What made me frown...: Nobody is going to forget 2020 in a hurry. It was a crazy 12 months. But in the midst of all the unknowns and challenges, F1 managed to put together a championship - and I got the rookie season I have working so hard for during my career. As we…; // Read more

30.12.20 - NL Blog
2020 in review, part 2: My most valuable takeaway: Nobody is going to forget 2020 in a hurry. It's been a crazy 12 months. But in the midst of all the unknowns and challenges, F1 managed to put together a championship - and I got my rookie season. As the year comes to an end, I'm sharing my thoughts…; // Read more

23.12.20 - NL Blog
2020 in review, part 1: What made me smile...: Nobody is going to forget 2020 in a hurry. It's been a crazy 12 months. But in the midst of all the unknowns and challenges, F1 managed to put together a championship - and I got my rookie season. As the year comes to an end, I wanted to share…; // Read more

13.12.20 - F1 Race Review
Abu Dhabi GP: "I gave it my best shot, but we always knew Abu Dhabi was likely to be a tough one for the team. Of course you hope to be proved wrong, but today did show the limits of the package we have at our disposal. Overall we lacked pace, and early…; // Read more

12.12.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Abu Dhabi GP - post qualifying update: Abu Dhabi. The last weekend of the season. A race where I wanted to round things off on a high. But I’ve got to be honest - so far its been tougher than expected... I hoped to be challenging the Haas and Alfa Romeo drivers in qualifying, but in practice…; // Read more

06.12.20 - F1 Race Review
Sakhir GP: There are positives to take from today's race – even though an oil leak brought things to a premature end on lap 52. Our reliability this year has been strong, and with the exception of a practice issue in Austria, I think this is the only major problem I have…; // Read more

05.12.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Sakhir GP - post qualifying update: Today's qualifying turned out to be pretty hectic. With so many cars on this shorter track layout I had to be careful. And even though many of last week's corners remain, the nature of the circuit has changed, and I struggled to find the best set-up. With so few corners…; // Read more

29.11.20 - F1 Race Review
Bahrain GP: Above all else today, it was fantastic to see Romain walk away from his accident. It's another reminder that motorsport is dangerous, the risks are there, and we all have to thank the FIA and the other organisations for their efforts to improve safety. I’m sure there will be more…; // Read more

28.11.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Bahrain GP – post qualifying update: Bahrain comes with a sense of familiarity for me and the team, after a run of races in new or unexpected locations like Portugal and Turkey. It's a track we know, we all have our references, so that definitely helped in getting up to speed. Qualifying was fairly straightforward on…; // Read more

25.11.20 - F1 Race Preview
Bahrain GP: After a week at home in London it's back to race mode now for the last triple header of the season. Having experienced a lot of the gloomy autumn weather in Europe, it’ll be good to get to Bahrain this weekend, although my engineer reckons there is a chance of…; // Read more

15.11.20 - F1 Race Review
Turkish GP - race review: "I’ve had a few tricky races this year, as you'd expect in a rookie season, but no doubt this was a very, very difficult one. All weekend it has been hard to get a good feeling behind the wheel - and it was the same in today's race. Tyres were…; // Read more

14.11.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Turkish GP – post qualifying update: "I was honestly pleased at the prospect of a wet qualifying today. I was curious to see how the rain would affect track conditions and whether it would give me an edge. In the event, what I faced was unlike anything I've experience before. There was so little grip, it…; // Read more

11.11.20 - F1 Race Preview
Turkish GP: A lot has changed here in London in the short time since the last F1 race. The UK has gone back into Covid lockdown and it's pretty dreary outside. Luckily, from a racing point of view, not a lot has changed and my F1 prep is continuing pretty much as…; // Read more

01.11.20 - F1 Race Review
Emilia-Romagna GP - race review: So, that's my third F1 race in Italy wrapped up, and the third P11 of my rookie season. I didn't get off to a great start, and with Imola being a very narrow track, there weren't many opportunities to make up positions without taking big risks. The opening laps were…; // Read more

31.10.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Emilia-Romagna GP: It’s great to be back in Italy for a third time this season after the races at Monza and Mugello. I last drove Imola in Formula 3, so you can imagine it's a quicker experience this time! It's a very exciting, old-school circuit, with plenty of character. With the condensed…; // Read more

25.10.20 - F1 Race Review
Portuguese GP – race review: Today's race got off to an exciting start. On the formation lap I could feel the track was damp in places and overall there was very little grip. From my position that was good. If it was up to me, I would have had the whole race like that! My…; // Read more

24.10.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Portuguese GP – post qualifying update: There's been a lot to discover at Portimao this week, and my first opportunity to sample the track came on Wednesday when I put on my trainers and ran a lap. The steep uphill sections were as tough as I had expected, and the downhills don't offer much chance of…; // Read more

21.10.20 - F1 Race Preview
Portugal GP: It’s been 10 days since the last GP at the Nürburgring, and I’m eager to get racing again this week in Portugal. I’ve packed a lot in since Germany, starting with Canadian Thanksgiving Day on the 12th. It was a chance to kick back and relax, in a London version…; // Read more

11.10.20 - F1 Race Review
Eifel GP – race review: "Today's racing return to the Nürburgring turned out to be pretty eventful - especially at the beginning and the end. The start was an interesting challenge. Cool conditions meant the tyres weren't biting like normal and the grip was on a knife edge. I had some massive snaps here and…; // Read more

10.10.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Eifel GP – post qualifying update: It’s been a strange weekend at the Nürburgring so far – the rain and fog meant no running on Friday at all, leaving us with a lot of prep work to do today. And it’s so cold, it feels more like a Canadian winter. On Friday I got geared up…; // Read more

07.10.20 - F1 Race Preview
Eifel GP: "It’s been good to have a bit of time off since the last race at Sochi to regroup, reset and refocus. I’ve been at the factory for meetings and had a couple of days in the simulator, but I also managed to squeeze in a trip to Whilton Mill kart…; // Read more

27.09.20 - F1 Race Review
Russian GP – race review: "I headed into today’s race in an optimistic frame of mind but it turned out to be a very tricky one to manage. I struggled to get the tyres into the right performance window – especially in the opening stint – and lost time to my opponents. Strategically I think…; // Read more

26.09.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Russian GP – post qualifying update: "So, that's qualifying wrapped up – unfortunately without the result I was hoping for on my side of the garage this time. Everything felt good after FP3. The team had made changes overnight to gear the car more towards race pace, and that gave me confidence heading into qualifying. The…; // Read more

23.09.20 - F1 Race Preview
Russian GP: After a series of triple headers, it’s time for the first ‘standalone’ race of the season at the Sochi Autodrom in Russia. Sochi is a unique track, run around the base for the 2014 Winter Olympics. In places it has a bit of a street-track vibe, with walls and buildings…; // Read more

13.09.20 - F1 Race Review
Tuscan GP – race review: “I began the day really looking forward to tackling Mugello for the first time in a Formula 1 car. Unfortunately, being caught up in the big accident on lap five meant the race was pretty short-lived. The Safety Car regulations don’t allow overtaking until the start/finish line, and this gives…; // Read more

12.09.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Tuscan GP – post qualifying update: “We opted for a three-run strategy during today’s qualifying, as we felt it was give me the best chance to get into Q2. I knew it would be tough because we are not as competitive here at Mugello as we have been at other tracks. After practice, we made quite…; // Read more

06.09.20 - F1 Race Review
Italian GP - race review: "Considering the speed of the Monza circuit, I began today's race with realistic expectations, hoping to be able to battle the Haas and Alfa Romeo drivers. At the start, I still struggled on the cool tyres in dirty air, which seems to be a theme of the car, and I…; // Read more

05.09.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Italian GP – post qualifying update: "Not an easy day for me, but as a team we always knew this one was likely to be tough because the high-speed Monza layout doesn't suit the drag characteristic of the FW43. At Monza you need straight-line speed and we are obviously lacking a bit here compared to the…; // Read more

30.08.20 - F1 Race Review
Belgian GP – race review: "My first F1 at race at Spa was always going to be another learning experience, but it turned out to be extra tricky, unfortunately. From the opening laps it felt like I had an imbalance on the car, which gave the handling a strange asymmetrical split. I had tons of…; // Read more

29.08.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Belgian GP – post qualifying update: "For today's sessions we made a few set-up changes to improve areas of the car I wasn't comfortable with during Friday practice. The changes worked well, and straight away in FP3 I felt the car reacting in the way I wanted it to. That was reflected in the lap time,…; // Read more

25.08.20 - F1 Race Preview
Belgian GP: "Brief break over, it’s straight on to the next set of races at three incredible circuits: Spa-Francorchamps, Monza and for the first time in Formula 1 – Mugello! We’ve already had six races in a quick-fire spell and it’s clear from those that as a team we have made steps…; // Read more

16.08.20 - F1 Race Review
Spanish GP – race review: "Race day was another scorcher in Barcelona and heading to the grid there was a feeling it was going to be a difficult race for everyone to manage due to the heat and the way the tyres were reacting. At the start I had a good launch, and my initial…; // Read more

15.08.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Spanish GP – post qualifying update: So far, it’s fair to say Spain has been a bit of a challenge. On Friday I struggled to find a good balance in the car and keep the tyres in the right performance window, but changes made by the team overnight definitely improved the situation today. I managed to…; // Read more

09.08.20 - F1 Race Review
70th Anniversary GP – Race review: I felt today was my strongest race in Formula 1 so far - even though that wasn’t reflected in the final result. The tyres at Silverstone were always going to be a challenge. Pirelli went a step softer from last weekend, and I went with an aggressive strategy on the…; // Read more

08.08.20 - F1 Quali Blog
70th Anniversary GP - post qualifying update: Staying at Silverstone for a second race is an advantage in terms of getting straight into a rhythm on Friday – but overnight the wind direction shifted 180 degrees, so today it felt like driving a new car! Nonetheless, in final practice I got on top of it pretty quickly.…; // Read more

02.08.20 - F1 Race Review
British GP – race review: "Okay, so it wasn't what we expected at Silverstone today – but in a good way I think! The theme and trend from the past three race weekends has suggested we’ve been relatively strong in qualifying compared to our direct competitors, the Haas and Alfa Romeo cars, but then we…; // Read more

01.08.20 - F1 Quali Blog
British GP - post qualifying update: For Saturday's sessions we made a lot of changes to the car to try and get a better feeling around Silverstone. On Friday we tested a few things, and learned what worked and what didn’t. Straightaway in FP3 the car felt better – more beneath me. I found a good…; // Read more

28.07.20 - F1 Race Preview
British Grand Prix: "The opening three rounds in Austria and Hungary flew by so quickly, and here I am already looking ahead to another triple header in Britain and Spain! As a rookie driver, lots of races in quick succession is great news. It makes it easier to transfer lessons learned from one…; // Read more

19.07.20 - F1 Race Review
Hungarian GP – post race update: The wet weather created a lot of excitement going into today's race, and I knew it would give me a better chance of making up positions. The fact that one of the Red Bulls went off heading to the grid showed just how difficult conditions were. It’s a long run…; // Read more

18.07.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Hungarian GP – post qualifying update: I’m really pleased with getting to Q2 for the first time in Formula 1! I've got to acknowledge the amazing work the team has done. Today we saw clear progress, not just in terms of lap times, but also in comparison to our competitors. We knew this track was going…; // Read more

12.07.20 - F1 Race Review
Styrian GP – post race update: So, we leave Spielberg with my second F1 race done and another finish under my belt. I felt more comfortable in the car this weekend – but unfortunately the race was a tricky one to manage, and we were definitely slower as a team than we thought we were going…; // Read more

11.07.20 - F1 Quali Blog
Styrian GP – post qualifying update: That was a wet one! My first proper session driving a Formula 1 car in the wet – or at least pushing the car in the wet. The conditions weren't straightforward today but I felt comfortable and got up to speed easily. On the first set of tyres my pace…; // Read more

05.07.20 - F1 Race Review
Austrian GP – post race update: So, today was when I finally got to go racing in F1 and for the first time my nerves began to build. It was just the anticipation I guess, the excitement of making my debut. If you didn’t feel anything it wouldn’t be normal. I was eager to get going.…; // Read more

04.07.20 - NL Blog
Austrian GP – post qualifying update: So, it’s been another big day with my first Formula 1 qualifying session after a rather lively FP3. Before the final practice session, I was eager to get on track and reset after a difficult run during yesterday’s FP2. I took my time the first few laps, slowly building up…; // Read more

30.06.20 - F1 Race Preview
Austrian GP: "It’s going to be quite a week – starting with my 25th birthday on Monday and then, hopefully, finishing with a successful Grand Prix debut. The excitement is still really high, but to be honest I was feeling more hyped travelling to Australia in March. I think it’s just because…; // Read more

17.06.20 - NL Blog
Back in the groove at Grove: Yesterday was a long time coming. A total of 95 days to be precise. And yes, I was counting. Heading back to the Williams factory for the first time since the Australian Grand Prix was cancelled on 13 March was a fantastic feeling. It marked a big step towards me…; // Read more

23.05.20 - NL Blog
Getting things back on track. And a special competition...: Well, that’s another few weeks of lockdown ticked off and it’s great to see signs that a return to real racing, in one form or another, is on the horizon. There’s plenty to be positive about! Things have been pretty consistent for me at home here in Toronto. My training…; // Read more

21.04.20 - NL Blog
Training, fundraising and tricks of the sim racing trade...: So, lockdown continues. But I’m finding lots of things to keep me occupied and I certainly haven’t had any moments of boredom yet. Cardio, strength and neck training is my priority pretty much every day of the week. As I’ve said, I'm treating this like an extended pre-season, so I…; // Read more

10.04.20 - NL Blog
Time to race – and support the World Health Organisation: You’ll probably have seen that I’ve turned my hand to sim racing during the current lockdown. It’s been a lot of fun. But things are about to get a lot more serious. Myself and 17 other drivers (from F1, F2 and other racing categories) have put our heads together and…; // Read more

07.04.20 - NL Blog
My home race will have to wait for now...: So, today we learned that the Canadian GP has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Naturally, I’m sad that I’ll have to wait for the chance to race at my home F1 event. Since I’ve been competing, my ambition has been to represent my country at the highest level. And…; // Read more

23.03.20 - NL Blog
Getting a taste for eSports with Liam Payne...: So, I took part in my first official eRaces yesterday and I have to say it was way, way more fun than I was expecting! Online racing is something very, very new to me, but I watched Veloce eSports' #NotTheAusGP last weekend and it looked like a pretty cool thing…; // Read more

19.03.20 - NL Blog
Self isolating in Canada...: I wasn't expecting to be sat in Toronto at this stage of the season but, as we all know, the situation with coronavirus has forced a few plans to be changed. The positive is I'm now spending some time with my family at home. I left Australia after the GP…; // Read more

13.03.20 - NL Blog
2020 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX: It goes without saying that I was extremely excited to finally make my debut in Formula 1 this weekend but it will have to wait. The safety and well being of all the drivers, team members, and fans has to be the priority and I believe the right decision was…; // Read more

11.03.20 - F1 Race Preview
2020 Australian Grand Prix: Well, I’m busy making the final preparations ahead of my Formula 1 race debut at the Australian Grand Prix. It’s going to be a pretty big week for me! I flew to Melbourne last Friday to give myself as much time as possible to adapt, especially having passed through 11…; // Read more

06.03.20 - NL Blog
2020 Pre-season testing: So, that’s pre-season testing complete! The six days have flown by and the next time I’ll be in the car will be during FP1 in Melbourne. Reflecting further on the progress we’ve made in Barcelona, I feel as ready as I can be for my maiden Grand Prix. Being a…; // Read more

20.01.20 - NL Blog
Toronto and my 2020 F1 race number: Hi guys, First of all, I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. As we gear up for the season ahead, it’s time to reveal my Formula 1 race number for 2020. The one I’ve chosen is… 6! The main reason is that 6 is so closely linked…; // Read more

06.12.19 - NL Blog
Postcard from Abu Dhabi: Hi guys. I wanted to give you an update after a hugely busy week in Abu Dhabi that included my reveal as a ROKiT Williams Racing driver in 2020, the final Formula 2 weekend of my career, and an F1 test day to round off the year. Coming into the…; // Read more

01.12.19 - NL Blog
F1-bound Nicholas secures second in FIA F2 Championship: Nicholas Latifi said an emotional farewell to the FIA Formula 2 Championship today by securing second place in the driver’s standings with a podium during the final race of the campaign in Abu Dhabi. The 24-year old Canadian revealed last Thursday that he will be stepping up to a Formula…; // Read more

28.11.19 - Announcement
Nicholas to race for ROKiT Williams Racing in 2020: Nicholas will step up to a full-time FIA Formula One World Championship race seat in 2020, after being confirmed today as a ROKiT Williams Racing driver. The 24-year-old Canadian joined the British team in 2019 as reserve driver and gained valuable experience across the season through a programme of testing,…; // Read more

26.11.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas ready for final push at formula 2 finale in Abu Dhabi: Canadian racer Nicholas Latifi is aiming to secure the runner-up position in the FIA Formula 2 Championship when the season comes to a close in Abu Dhabi this weekend. After nine months of competition over 11 rounds, Nicholas enters the finale 10 points clear of nearest rival Luca Ghiotto, thanks…; // Read more

19.11.19 - NL Blog
A postcard from Brazil: Bom dia! Another postcard for you. This time from the Brazilian Grand Prix, my third opportunity in a row to get more mileage in the F1 car following the runs in Mexico and the US. Before heading to São Paulo I went home to Canada, taking advantage of having three…; // Read more

05.11.19 - NL Blog
A postcard from Austin: Howdy! Nicholas here, checking in fresh from the US GP. After my last FP1 run in Mexico City I took a bit of a detour to Colorado with my coaches, just for a bit of training. It was a new experience for me as we did some camping. Wow, it…; // Read more

28.10.19 - NL Blog
A postcard from Mexico: Hola everyone! So, a different approach to the FP1 reports this time – a couple of postcards from my trip to the F1 rounds in Mexico and – next week – the US. First up, Mexico, and it was great to get back in the Williams on Friday for the…; // Read more

29.09.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas consolidates P2 with F2 podium in Sochi: Canada's Nicholas Latifi returned to the podium and strengthened his grip on P2 in the FIA Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship during this weekend's penultimate event in Russia. He set the pace during Friday’s free practice session and secured P2 on the grid, behind title rival Nyck de Vries, in a…; // Read more

25.09.19 - NL Blog
Latifi pushing to close F2 points gap in Russia: Nicholas Latifi is aiming to maximise his point-scoring opportunities when his FIA Formula 2 Championship title fight resumes at the penultimate round of the season in Russia this weekend (27-29 September). The Canadian, who has four F2 wins to his credit this year, heads to Sochi occupying P2 in the…; // Read more

08.09.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas rues missed opportunities at incident-packed Monza: Canadian racer Nicholas Latifi left this weekend's FIA Formula 2 Championship round empty handed after a double dose of misfortune at Italy's Autodromo Monza. The 24-year-old began the tenth round of the season lying second in the drivers' championship and determined to narrow the gap on leader Nyck de Vries.…; // Read more

28.08.19 - NL Blog
Latifi set for F1 and F2 action at iconic venues: Canadian racer Nicholas Latifi will continue his Formula 1 and Formula 2 programmes across the coming weekends (30 August – 1 September and 6 – 8 September) at two historic motor racing venues in Belgium and Italy. Nicholas has taken four victories in this year’s FIA Formula 2 Championship, more…; // Read more

04.08.19 - NL Blog
Hungary winner Nicholas closes on F2 title lead: Canada's Nicholas Latifi closed on the FIA Formula 2 Championship lead in Hungary this weekend with a virtuoso race-winning display. The 24-year-old arrived in Hungary keen to close in on title leader Nyck de Vries, having returned to the podium at the last round in Great Britain. A difficult practice…; // Read more

03.08.19 - NL Blog
Latifi strikes back with fourth win of 2019: Canada's Nicholas Latifi returned to winning ways as he claimed his fourth victory of the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship with an emphatic display in Hungary today. The Canadian took three wins across the opening three rounds and remained in firm contention for the title despite being hindered by a…; // Read more

30.07.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas resumes F2 title hunt in Hungary: Canada's Nicholas Latifi will continue his quest for the FIA Formula 2 Championship title when racing resumes this weekend at the Hungaroring circuit in Hungary (2 - 4 August). Nicholas heads to the venue, located on the outskirts of capital city Budapest, second in the championship, having taken three wins…; // Read more

14.07.19 - NL Blog
Latifi closes on FIA Formula 2 title lead at Silverstone: Nicholas Latifi took points out of the FIA Formula 2 championship leader after two thrilling races at the historic Silverstone circuit in Great Britain this weekend. The 24-year-old Canadian was keen to reignite his challenge in the wake of setbacks in recent rounds that prevented him from turning race pace…; // Read more

10.07.19 - NL Blog
High-speed Silverstone awaits F2 title challenger Latifi: Nicholas Latifi is determined to get his FIA Formula 2 Championship title challenge back on track this weekend when the action shifts to his favourite circuit - Silverstone in Great Britain. The 24-year-old Canadian started his 2019 campaign with victories in Bahrain, Azerbaijan and Spain, but while his race-leading pace…; // Read more

30.06.19 - NL Blog
F2 challenger Latifi out of luck in Austrian Alps: FIA Formula 2 Championship title contender Nicholas Latifi endured a frustrating weekend as the series reached its mid-point in the picturesque Austrian mountains. The Canadian, a three-time winner in 2019, arrived in the Austrian town of Spielberg keen for an upturn in results after a challenging couple of rounds in…; // Read more

23.06.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas takes valuable points from French F2 round: Nicholas Latifi added more valuable points to support his FIA Formula 2 Championship title charge at Circuit Paul Ricard in France this weekend. Nicholas, a three-time Formula 2 winner in 2019, opened the weekend with another Friday practice appearance for ROKiT Williams Racing in Formula 1, as part of his…; // Read more

21.06.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas racks up more F1 mileage in France: Nicholas Latifi gathered more Formula 1 experience during free practice for the French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard today. As part of his Reserve Driver duties with ROKiT Williams Racing, Nicholas took the reins of the Mercedes-powered FW42 for Friday’s opening 90-minute session. He not only gained more personal…; // Read more

18.06.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas ready for F1 and F2 outings at Paul Ricard: Nicholas Latifi is braced for a busy programme of on-track action at this weekend's French Grand Prix where he will drive both Formula 1 and Formula 2 machinery. The Canadian travels to Circuit Paul Ricard leading the FIA Formula 2 Championship drivers’ standings and keen to extend his advantage at…; // Read more

07.06.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas enjoys productive FP1 outing on home ground: Canada's Nicholas Latifi drove ROKiT Williams Racing’s FW42 for the first time during an F1 race weekend earlier today when he lapped Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during the opening Canadian Grand Prix practice session. The Formula 2 title leader is the British squad's official Reserve Driver in 2019 and had…; // Read more

25.05.19 - NL Blog
Latifi leaves tricky Monaco with Formula 2 title lead: Nicholas Latifi remains in the lead of the FIA Formula 2 Championship despite enduring a challenging weekend in Monaco. The Canadian underlined his pure pace by leading the way through Thursday’s opening free practice session around the iconic streets of the Principality. He set the third-fastest time during qualifying but…; // Read more

21.05.19 - NL Blog
Formula 2 title leader Latifi primed for Monaco: The glamorous streets of Monaco are the setting for the fourth round of the FIA Formula 2 Championship, where Nicholas Latifi is seeking to extend his title advantage this weekend. The Canadian heads to Monaco with a 26-point advantage in the Drivers’ standings after taking three victories from the opening…; // Read more

15.05.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas adds more experience at F1 test: Canada’s Nicholas Latifi added to his F1 experience by covering more than 1,000km at the wheel of ROKiT Williams Racing’s FW42 car in Spain this week. The 23-year-old, ROKiT Williams Racing’s reserve driver, got his first taste of the Mercedes-powered car in Bahrain last month, and returned to the cockpit…; // Read more

12.05.19 - NL Blog
Latifi extends Formula 2 title lead with more points in Spain: Nicholas Latifi extended his title advantage in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in the wake of another race-winning weekend, this time in Spain. Latifi arrived at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya leading the Drivers’ Championship after starting the 12-round series with victories in Bahrain and Azerbaijan. The Canadian started from P2…; // Read more

11.05.19 - NL Blog
Latifi extends F2 title lead with victory in Spain: Nicholas Latifi claimed his third victory of the year and extended his lead in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with a commanding performance at Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today. Success in the closely-fought, 37-lap Feature Race ensured the Canadian maintained his impressive start to the season. He has won three…; // Read more

07.05.19 - NL Blog
F2 title leader Latifi poised for Spanish fight: Nicholas Latifi is out to build on his FIA Formula 2 Championship lead this weekend when the series reaches Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Canadian has taken the championship initiative, claiming two victories from the opening events in Bahrain and Azerbaijan. He holds a 19-point lead in the title battle…; // Read more

28.04.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas wins again and takes Formula 2 title lead: Nicholas Latifi maintained his impressive start to the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship by moving into the lead of the title race with a classy victory at the Baku City Circuit. The 23-year-old Canadian qualified P7 on the grid at the challenging six-kilometre long street venue but made gains to…; // Read more

24.04.19 - NL Blog
VIDEO: My first F1 test with ROKiT Williams Racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU9WGl4zPsc&t=1s; // Read more

23.04.19 - NL Blog
Latifi raring to get back to Baku: Nicholas Latifi will head to this week’s second round of the FIA Formula 2 Championship eager to maintain his race-winning momentum at the Baku City Circuit. The Canadian had a productive outing last month in Bahrain when an opening round victory catapulted him into Formula 2 title contention, while a…; // Read more

03.04.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas makes first Williams F1 appearance in Bahrain: Nicholas Latifi made his first Formula 1 testing appearance of 2019 in Bahrain on Wednesday as part of his duties as ROKiT Williams Racing reserve driver. The Canadian joined the British team ahead of the 2019 season to gain further F1 experience in rookie tests and free practice sessions at…; // Read more

31.03.19 - NL Blog
Latifi leaves Bahrain in Formula 2 title mix: Nicholas Latifi capped a strong opening round to the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship with a second podium finish in Bahrain today, leaving the 23-year-old at the heart of the title battle. The Canadian stormed to victory in the Feature Race on Saturday meaning he took up eighth place on…; // Read more

30.03.19 - NL Blog
Latifi makes winning start to 2019 F2 season: Nicholas Latifi got his 2019 FIA Formula 2 campaign off to a perfect start with an emphatic win in the opening Feature Race in Bahrain on Saturday. Latifi and DAMS travelled to the Sakhir International Circuit following an encouraging pre-season period, and the 23-year-old qualified a strong fourth on the…; // Read more

26.03.19 - NL Blog
Latifi primed for Formula 2 season opener: Nicholas Latifi will return to racing action this weekend when the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship gets underway at the Sakhir International Circuit in Bahrain [29 - 31 March]. The Canadian and his DAMS Racing team have enjoyed a busy winter of preparation in anticipation of the new season, honing…; // Read more

07.03.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas encouraged by F2 test pace at Barcelona: Nicholas Latifi and DAMS were left buoyed by their performance during the second and final pre-season test for the FIA Formula 2 Championship in Spain. Following three days of running at Jerez last week, 23-year-old Nicholas headed to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for another three days of action across Tuesday,…; // Read more

28.02.19 - NL Blog
Latifi quickly on the pace at opening F2 test: Nicholas Latifi got his preparations for the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship underway by showing strong pace during testing at the Circuito de Jerez this week. The Canadian completed 245 laps through the course of the three-day test in Spain - amounting to over 1000km of running - undertaking an…; // Read more

18.02.19 - NL Blog
Nicholas primed for 2019 Formula 1 and Formula 2 programmes: Nicholas Latifi is primed for a busy phase of pre-season preparations with ROKiT Williams Racing in Formula 1 and DAMS in Formula 2, following a rejuvenating winter period. "After Abu Dhabi I came back to the UK and had my first visits to Williams, which involved meeting the team, and…; // Read more

11.12.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi confirms F2 return in 2019: Canadian racing driver Nicholas Latifi will race in next season’s FIA Formula 2 Championship with DAMS Racing. The 23-year-old has been a multiple race winner in Formula 1’s official feeder series for the last two seasons and his strong form with DAMS recently led to him being called up to…; // Read more

03.12.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi joins Williams Martini Racing: Nicholas Latifi will join Williams Martini Racing as a Reserve Driver for the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship season. The Canadian will support the team at race weekends and at its UK base to help maximise performance of its 2019-season car. He will also be involved in the team’s…; // Read more

25.11.18 - News
Qualifying pace goes unrewarded at F2 finale: The final round of the FIA Formula Two Championship at Abu Dhabi failed to live up to its potential for Nicholas Latifi, after early Qualifying success was undone by a double dose of misfortune. The omens looked good on Friday, when the Canadian stormed to P3 in Qualifying, putting his…; // Read more

21.11.18 - News
Motivation high for Nicholas Latifi at F2 season finale: Nicholas Latifi is aiming to shine under the floodlights in Abu Dhabi this weekend when the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship season reaches its climax at the Yas Marina Circuit. The Canadian’s confidence heading into the final round has been boosted by a positive run of results during his last…; // Read more

30.09.18 - News
Nicholas continues hot F2 pace at Sochi: Nicholas Latifi extended his impressive run of form this weekend, collecting his second podium from three events during the FIA F2 Championship round at Sochi, Russia. The Canadian was one of the standout performers at the penultimate round of the series. He followed his best Qualifying result of the season…; // Read more

27.09.18 - News
Sochi double for Nicholas Latifi: Nicholas Latifi is set for a busy weekend at the upcoming Russian Grand Prix (28 - 30 Sept) where he will tackle the Sochi Autodrom circuit in both the Formula One and Formula Two categories. The 23-year-old Canadian will first take to the track on Friday, driving the Racing Point…; // Read more

19.09.18 - News
Nicholas adds Sochi FP1 to his Formula One programme: Nicholas Latifi will tackle his third Formula One Free Practice of 2018 at the upcoming Russian Grand Prix in Sochi (28 - 30 September). As part of his test and development role with the Racing Point Force India F1 Team, 23-year-old Nicholas will drive the team’s latest VJM11 chassis at…; // Read more

02.09.18 - News
Double points for Nicholas Latifi at Monza: Nicholas Latifi continued his resurgent form in the FIA Formula 2 Championship by charging to two top-five finishes during this weekend's races at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy. A week after claiming a victory at Spa, the Canadian settled back into his place at the sharp end of the competition…; // Read more

26.08.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi makes winning F2 return at Spa: Nicholas Latifi made a dramatic return to the top step of the FIA Formula 2 Championship podium today after a lights-to-flag victory in the Sprint Race at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. The Canadian arrived at the season's ninth round determined to put a recent run of bad luck behind him, and he…; // Read more

22.08.18 - News
Nicholas is fired up for F2 success at Spa: Nicholas Latifi can’t wait to get back on track as his FIA Formula 2 Championship campaign resumes at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium this weekend (24-26 August). Refreshed and fully motivated after a four-week break since the previous event in Hungary, the 23-year-old is determined to put his recent run…; // Read more

31.07.18 - News
Nicholas puts future F1 aero to the test in Hungary: Nicholas Latifi helped the Sahara Force India F1 Team collect data for its 2019-season car during 451km of testing at the Hungaroring today. Just over a week after his second Free Practice session of the year at Hockenheim, the Canadian strapped back into the VJM11 car to resume his test…; // Read more

29.07.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi out of luck in Hungary: Nicholas Latifi left Hungary empty-handed after a double dose of back luck at this weekend's FIA Formula 2 Championship rounds in Budapest. In both races the Canadian was affected by factors beyond his control. A broken alternator cable brought his DAMS Racing car to a halt in Saturday's Feature Race,…; // Read more

25.07.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi eyes more Hungary success: Nicholas Latifi is hoping to repeat his successful racing form in Hungary when the FIA Formula 2 Championship reaches Budapest for round eight this weekend (27-29 July). The Canadian finished a close second in last year's Feature Race in Hungary, just two tenths off the win, and went on to…; // Read more

20.07.18 - News
Nicholas completes second FP1 test: Nicholas Latifi racked up another 123km at the wheel of a latest-spec Formula One car today (Friday) when he completed a second Free Practice 1 (FP1) session for the Sahara Force India F1 team. Six weeks after his maiden FP1 session at June’s Canadian Grand Prix, Nicholas was back in…; // Read more

10.07.18 - News
More Formula One testing for Nicholas Latifi: Nicholas Latifi will return to the cockpit of Sahara Force India's VJM11 Formula One car for two more test appearances this month. The 23-year-old has been working with the British-based team since the start of 2018 as its official reserve and test driver. Six weeks after his maiden Free Practice…; // Read more

08.07.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi: I'll keep pushing: Nicholas Latifi has vowed to keep pushing for improvement after a disappointing showing at this weekend's FIA Formula 2 Championship rounds at Silverstone, Great Britain. Twelve months after a memorable lights-to-flag victory in the Sprint Race, Nicholas was left dissatisfied with two P17 finishes from the third in a series…; // Read more

01.07.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi targets increased pace at Silverstone: Nicholas Latifi took another FIA Formula 2 Championship point from the Red Bull Ring this weekend, but believes bold set-up changes to his car could unlock more pace for the next round at Silverstone in the UK. The Canadian, who turned 23 on Friday, finished second in last year's Feature…; // Read more

24.06.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi stretches his F2 points run in French thriller: Nicholas Latifi extended his run of points-scoring finishes in two action-packed FIA Formula 2 Championship races at Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France this weekend. The Canadian came away with P7 and P8, having also served notice of his potential by leading several laps of the Sprint Race, and by…; // Read more

20.06.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi wants positive F2 outcome on French soil: Nicholas Latifi is targeting a point-scoring start to three back-to-back race weekends as the FIA Formula 2 Championship heads to France for round five this weekend (22-24 June). The Canadian heads to Circuit Paul Ricard for just the second time in his career with the objective of putting all the…; // Read more

13.06.18 - News
Q&A – Nicholas reflects on his FP1 debut in Canada: With his Free Practice 1 (FP1) debut successfully completed at the Canadian Grand Prix, Nicholas has looked back at the experience of driving the Sahara Force India F1 Team's VJM11 at Montreal's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve last weekend. Q: You completed 28 laps during FP1 at the Canadian Grand Prix. How was…; // Read more

08.06.18 - News
Home comforts for Nicholas's F1 debut in Montreal: Canadian racing driver Nicholas Latifi made a successful Grand Prix weekend debut earlier today when he represented the Sahara Force India F1 Team in the Free Practice 1 (FP1) session at the Canadian Grand Prix. The 22-year-old has been working with the British-based team, which currently occupies sixth place in…; // Read more

06.06.18 - News
Nicholas set for FP1 debut at the Canadian GP: Nicholas Latifi is ready to make his Free Practice 1 (FP1) debut with the Sahara Force India F1 Team at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. The 22-year-old will drive the team's VJM11 chassis in front of his home crowd on Friday morning. He will take to Montreal's 4.36km Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve…; // Read more

26.05.18 - News
Nicholas: "I wanted more from Monaco": Nicholas Latifi was a points winner in both races at the fourth round of the FIA Formula 2 Championship in Monaco this weekend, but he left the Principality frustrated not to have achieved more. The 22-year-old Canadian proved he had race-leading pace by setting second quickest time during Thursday's Practice.…; // Read more

23.05.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi set to take on the streets of Monaco: Canada's Nicholas Latifi is relishing the chance to take on the most famous race track in the world this week, when the FIA Formula 2 Championship returns to the iconic Circuit de Monaco [24 – 26 May]. The 3.337km street circuit is one of the most technical in the F2…; // Read more

15.05.18 - News
First Sahara Force India F1 test performance pleases Nicholas: Nicholas Latifi has declared his maiden test with the Sahara Force India F1 Team a success after completing 107 laps at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today. The 21-year-old was recruited as the team's third driver at the beginning of the year and his on-track outing during day one of F1's…; // Read more

13.05.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi rues missed opportunity in Spain: Nicholas Latifi said his Formula Two race weekend in Barcelona was "a missed opportunity" after a start line stall effectively ruined his chances of success at the championship's third round. The 22-year-old Canadian was one of the pace-setters at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 2017 and carried the same speed…; // Read more

08.05.18 - News
Nicholas Latifi keen to build F2 momentum: After a podium finish at the previous round in Baku, Nicholas Latifi heads to this week's third round of the FIA Formula Two Championship in Spain keen to continue his front-running form. The 22-year-old DAMS Racing driver ignited his title challenge with a haul of 20 points in Azerbaijan late…; // Read more

01.05.18 - News
Nicholas to make test debut with Sahara Force India F1: Nicholas Latifi will make his first appearance as Sahara Force India Formula One team's Reserve and Test Driver on 15 and 16 May, driving this season's VJM11 car at the Barcelona test following the Spanish Grand Prix. The test is the first opportunity for Nicholas to work with the team…; // Read more

29.04.18 - News
Podium return for Nicholas Latifi in Baku: Canada's Nicholas Latifi delivered a pair of standout performances at this weekend's F2 Championship round in Baku, battling to a podium and a fifth place to kickstart his title campaign with a haul of 20 points. The 22-year-old arrived in Azerbaijan aiming to bounce back from a difficult opening round…; // Read more

24.04.18 - News
Nicholas aiming for podium repeat in Baku: Nicholas Latifi is targeting a repeat of last year’s double podium-winning form when he returns to Azerbaijan’s Baku City Circuit this week for round two of the FIA F2 Championship (27–29 April). The 22-year-old Canadian collected two third places at the track in 2017, banishing the disappointment of a mechanical…; // Read more

08.04.18 - News
VALUABLE LESSONS LEARNED IN FORMULA 2 SEASON OPENER: The 22-year-old took his DAMS Racing-prepared car to an 11th-placed finish in Saturday's Feature Race at the hot and dusty Sakhir International Circuit, followed by 10th in the Sprint Race on Sunday. Although the results were not what Nicholas had hoped for, he achieved one of his aims for the…; // Read more

03.04.18 - News
NEW F2 SEASON BECKONS FOR TITLE HOPEFUL NICHOLAS: The 22-year-old was one of last year's F2 front-runners, and following a race win and a string of podiums he returns for another season with DAMS Racing in 2018, his sights set firmly on the title. This weekend's races herald the beginning of a new technical era in F2 when…; // Read more

23.03.18 - News
Nicholas returns to the F2 cockpit in Bahrain: Canadian racing driver Nicholas Latifi made a successful return to his FIA Formula Two Championship cockpit this week, racking up a marathon 173 laps during the final pre-season test. Nicholas, who was sidelined from the Paul Ricard test earlier this month because of illness, experienced the new-for-2018 F2 car for…; // Read more

16.02.18 - News
Nicholas to drive an F1 car at the 2018 Canadian Grand Prix: Canadian racer Nicholas Latifi will drive a Formula One car on home soil in 2018 after Sahara Force India confirmed he will take part in the Friday Free Practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix (8-10 June). The 22-year-old was revealed as the British F1 team's 2018 reserve and test…; // Read more

05.01.18 - News
Nicholas joins Sahara Force India as reserve and test driver: The 22-year-old Canadian, a race winner and nine-time podium finisher in the FIA Formula Two Championship during 2017, will take part in young driver test sessions and participate in a number of Friday practice sessions at Grand Prix events. Nicholas said: “I’m really excited about the opportunity. Sahara Force India…; // Read more

24.12.17 - News
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19.12.17 - News
Nicholas picks out his 2017 Formula 2 photographic highlights: As the end of the year rapidly approaches, Nicholas has picked out six of his favourite images from his latest racing campaign and has given the back story to each in a new video. The 22-year-old describes his thoughts and feelings as he looks back at the Sprint Race in…; // Read more

11.12.17 - News
Nicholas: 2017 F2 season was a "massive step forward": The 22-year-old has officially signed off from the 2017 season by evaluating an F2 campaign in which he took his first category race victory at Silverstone in July and claimed nine podiums with his DAMS Racing squad. Being consistently one of the fastest drivers in the F2 category and securing…; // Read more

26.11.17 - News
PODIUM FINALE TO NICHOLAS'S F2 CAMPAIGN: The result capped an impressive season for the 22-year-old, who secured a total of nine podiums and a maiden F2 race win during his best season to date with DAMS Racing. Nicholas made the podium on all but three of this year's 11 race weekends. He showed front-running pace again…; // Read more

22.11.17 - News
Winning target for Nicholas Latifi at F2 finale: The 22-year-old Canadian has impressed this season, taking eight podiums and a Sprint Race win at Silverstone in July. This weekend he is hoping to reach another career milestone with a maiden Feature Race victory. "The goal is to win the Feature Race and get that ticked off my 2017…; // Read more

08.10.17 - News
Nicholas stars in Spain to grab another F2 podium: Nicholas Latifi delivered a brace of intelligent drives to claim his eighth podium of the season in the penultimate FIA Formula 2 Championship event of 2017 at Jerez in Spain this weekend. P2 in today's Sprint Race built upon P4 in yesterday’s thrilling Feature Race, in which the 22-year-old came…; // Read more

03.10.17 - News
Nicholas is aiming high at 'unknown' Jerez: Nicholas Latifi is targeting a strong haul of points and further progress in the FIA Formula Two Championship when the penultimate round of the season gets underway at Spain's Circuito de Jerez this weekend. The 22-year-old is determined to bounce back from an up-and-down weekend at Monza last month, where…; // Read more

03.09.17 - News
Nicholas scythes through the Monza spray for another F2 podium finish: Having lapped 13th quickest in free practice, Nicholas struggled in qualifying around the legendary ‘Temple of Speed’, winding up a disappointing P14 on the grid after struggling to establish a good feeling behind the wheel of his Dams Racing machine. “We started a bit on the back foot in practice,…; // Read more

30.08.17 - News
VIDEO: Nicholas previews F2 round nine at Monza: Monza is a high-speed, low downforce track, with long straights and tricky chicanes. It is famed for corners like the Lesmos and the Parabolica, and it's where Nicholas has vowed to bounce back after the disappointment in Belgium. The action starts on Friday, with practice and the all-important qualifying session…; // Read more

27.08.17 - News
Nicholas vows to recover quickly from Belgian F2 disappointment: Nicholas Latifi is determined to bounce back from the disappointment experienced in the latest rounds of the FIA Formula 2 Championship at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend, where circumstances beyond his control robbed the Canadian of the chance to continue his recent run of strong form. The race weekend at the super-fast…; // Read more

23.08.17 - News
Nicholas raring to go as Formula 2 reignites at Spa: Nicholas scored his sixth podium of the year at the last round in Hungary, then drove Renault's R.S.17 Formula 1 car at the championship's mid-season test before returning to his home town Toronto. "It's one of the few opportunities in the season when I get to be home for a…; // Read more

02.08.17 - News
Nicholas's F1 test garners valuable feedback for Renault Sport: As part of his duties as the squad's Official Test Driver, Nicholas remained in Hungary after his podium-winning F2 performance last weekend, to drive the team's current R.S.17 car during the opening day of the test (Tuesday). The Canadian completed 54 laps with a best time of 1min 20.302secs, the…; // Read more

30.07.17 - News
Nicholas stars in Hungary to claim his sixth F2 podium of the season: The 22-year-old, fresh from his first F2 victory at Silverstone earlier this month, was fifth quickest in free practice around the Hungaroring, but the DAMS Racing driver was slightly disappointed to qualify in P7. “I put in a good banker lap in qualifying and was quite confident that if I…; // Read more

27.07.17 - News
VIDEO: Nicholas's mid-season review: Nicholas Latifi's 2017 mid-season review: Part 1 Nicholas Latifi's 2017 mid-season review: Part 2; // Read more

25.07.17 - News
Nicholas Latifi bids to extend his run of podium glory at Hungaroring: The 22-year-old travels to the demanding venue as one of the on-form drivers in the Formula 1 feeder series, having rocketed to fourth in the points standings thanks to a run of podium finishes. Of course, his crowning glory was domination of the Sprint race last time out at Silverstone…; // Read more

16.07.17 - News
PEERLESS NICHOLAS SPRINTS TO MAIDEN F2 SUCCESS AT SILVERSTONE: Nicholas regards the legendary circuit as his favourite on the F2 calendar, and he lapped at the sharp end from the outset, placing P4 in free practice and grabbing P6 on the grid for Saturday’s longer Feature Race. But he still wasn't entirely happy with that result. “I was really…; // Read more

11.07.17 - News
Nicholas Latifi: 'I know what I have to do at Silverstone': The Canadian had an up and down weekend in Great Britain last year, which was his first full season in the then GP2 series. He got off to a strong start with P3 in Qualifying, and ran in the same position for much of the Feature Race before his inexperience…; // Read more

09.07.17 - News
FURTHER PODIUM JOY FOR NICHOLAS IN AUSTRIA: The Canadian impressed with two third place finishes at the previous round in Baku, and he kept up the momentum during Saturday's Feature Race in Austria, when a battling drive and a shrewd race strategy propelled him to second place, just 1.3 sec behind the winner. The weekend got off…; // Read more

05.07.17 - News
Nicholas carries podium momentum to Austria: Latifi, who turned 22 last week, vaulted to fifth in the drivers' championship when he secured a pair of third-place finishes in Azerbaijan, and he hopes to maintain that momentum when the fifth round of the F2 series gets underway with free practice and qualifying on Friday. "I feel pretty…; // Read more

25.06.17 - News
PODIUM DOUBLE VAULTS NICHOLAS UP F2 SERIES STANDINGS: Returning to the scene of what he described as his ‘worst outing by far’ of 2016, Nicholas immediately demonstrated a renewed sense of confidence as he lapped eighth-quickest during an incident-strewn free practice session. Qualifying was even more of an interrupted affair, punctuated by three red flag periods, but P3…; // Read more

21.06.17 - News
Nicholas Latifi optimistic ahead of Baku return: The 21-year-old Canadian, a race leader at the second round in Barcelona, is a big fan of street circuits and is eager to build on his eighth place in the F2 drivers’ championship. Added to the Formula One and F2 calendars last year, Baku represents unfinished business for Nicholas, who…; // Read more

06.06.17 - News
Nicholas boosted by test in 2017 Renault Sport Formula One Team car: As part of his test driver duties, 21-year-old Nicholas was drafted in to drive the team's R.S.17 during a Pirelli tyre test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 17 May. The F2 race winner took over from regular driver Jolyon Palmer who was behind the wheel the day before. Nicholas,…; // Read more

27.05.17 - News
Nicholas unlucky in Monaco: The 21-year-old Canadian came close to taking the first F2 win of his career at Barcelona earlier this month, but the likelihood of a repeat performance on the streets of the Principality went up in smoke on lap seven of Friday's 41-lap Feature Race, when his car coasted to a…; // Read more

23.05.17 - News
Monaco pressure awaits Nicholas as he returns to FIA F2 Championship action: The 21-year-old, who came desperately close to taking the first F2 win of his career at Barcelona earlier this month, will lock horns with his rivals on the 3.33km Monaco track when Free Practice gets underway on Thursday afternoon. Then, only a handful of hours later, Nicholas will do battle…; // Read more

16.05.17 - News
Nicholas set for latest-spec F1 car test: The 21-year-old joined Renault Sport Formula One Team last year as Test Driver as part of a long-term programme. As well as his team role, Nicholas is a brand ambassador for team partner Infiniti in Canada. Nicholas will take to the track on the second day of the test, Wednesday,…; // Read more

14.05.17 - News
NICHOLAS STARS ON WAY TO F2 PODIUM IN SPAIN: The foundations for the 21-year-old’s strongest F2 performance of the 2017 season were laid in Saturday’s 37-lap Feature Race, in which he charged to a P6 finish. Nicholas started on the hard ‘prime’ compound of Pirelli tyre, with the intention of switching to the soft ‘option’ tyre later in the…; // Read more

09.05.17 - News
Nicholas: 'I have the potential to run at the front in Barcelona': The Canadian scored a fourth-place-finish at the opening round of the new season in Bahrain four weeks ago and he hopes to be in the leading pack once again when racing shifts to one of his favourite and most familiar circuits for round two. Last year, Nicholas steered his DAMS…; // Read more

16.04.17 - News
Nicholas makes points-scoring start to new F2 season: The DAMS Racing driver ended Sunday's sprint race in Sakhir just 4.6sec shy of the podium after an impressive run up from P11 during which he managed his tyres shrewdly on a circuit renowned for its abrasive surface and scorching temperatures. It was a confidence-inspiring performance for the 21-year-old, and…; // Read more

05.04.17 - News
Test success boosts Nicholas Latifi ahead of F2 return: Nicholas's time was quickest across all three days at the Sakhir International Circuit last week, underlining his pace-setting potential before he embarks on a second season in F2 with DAMS Racing. The test was the second and final chance for Nicholas to reacquaint himself with his F2 car before the…; // Read more

22.12.16 - News
Nicholas Latifi reflects on his 2016 season in the GP2 series: Q: How do you rate 2016 as a whole? NL: “The best way I can sum it up is as a big, big learning year. Going into it, the plan was that it was always going to be about learning and development. But that didn't mean I approached it with…; // Read more

02.12.16 - News
Nicholas Latifi sets the pace at final GP2 test of 2016: The 21-year-old Renault Sport F1 Team test driver was quickest at the corresponding test 12 months ago, and completed the double today, as the only driver in the 21-car field to set a time under 1m49s. "Fastest overall is the best way to finish off the season and provides a…; // Read more

27.11.16 - News
Nicholas Latifi ends 2016 GP2 season with points finish: Ninth in Saturday's 31-lap Feature Race was Nicholas's seventh top-ten result from the 11-round series, and added to a points tally that started with second place in the opening race in Barcelona. But while another top-ten was a positive way to end his 2016 campaign with DAMS, Nicholas was left…; // Read more

23.11.16 - News
Nicholas Latifi looks for a positive performance at GP2 season finale: The 21-year-old’s first full season in GP2 got off to a near-perfect start at Barcelona in May when he finished second in the opening race, before then going on to record a further six top-ten finishes in the ultra-competitive 11-round series. With a second season in GP2 confirmed for 2017,…; // Read more

02.10.16 - News
Nicholas manages Malaysian heat for top ten finish at Sepang: Like the majority of the field, Nicholas was a newcomer to the Sepang International Circuit – returning to the GP2 calendar following a three-year absence – and had to get to grips with the notoriously abrasive track during a shorter-than-usual 30-minute practice session on Thursday. “A new circuit is always…; // Read more

29.09.16 - News
Nicholas aims to make a fast GP2 start in Malaysia this weekend: The GP2 field is returning to Malaysia for the first time since 2013 and that means almost the entire grid will have no previous experience racing at the track. Nicholas is determined to add to his championship points haul this weekend and facing a new track is an attractive prospect…; // Read more

04.09.16 - News
Narrow points miss for Nicholas at Monza: The Canadian, who got his season off to a flying start with a podium at the opening round in Barcelona, was the fastest man on track during part of Saturday's Feature Race and capped his weekend with a fine eighth place in Sunday's Sprint Race. However, Nicholas lost Sunday's point-scoring…; // Read more

28.08.16 - News
Nicholas bounces back with GP2 performances at Spa-Francorchamps: The DAMS Racing driver, a podium finisher at Barcelona earlier this season, spent the summer break understanding how he could avoid a repeat of the frustrating results at the most recent GP2 races in Hungary and Germany. And his work paid off at Spa as he qualified in a solid…; // Read more

25.08.16 - News
Nicholas is ready for his GP2 racing return at Spa Francorchamps: Nicholas, who has one podium finish to his name so far in 2016, used the summer break to enjoy some time relaxing with his family at home in Toronto and to thoroughly analyse his performance during a sequence of two back-to-back race weekends in Austria, the UK, Hungary and Germany.…; // Read more

01.08.16 - News
Nicholas aims to increase his competitive edge at Spa: The Canadian, who is tackling his first full season in GP2, completed the seventh round of the GP2 Series at Hockenheim in Germany earlier today and now has three weeks away from the paddock to prepare for round eight at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium (26-28 August). “I’m going to use…; // Read more

24.07.16 - News
More GP2 mileage and learning for Nicholas at the Hungaroring: The Canadian was optimistic that experience gained at the Hungaroring on his GP2 debut in 2015 would play into his hands this weekend. However, the track surface, which was recently resurfaced, did not behave as was expected and made overtaking even more difficult than normal at the notoriously tight circuit.…; // Read more

20.07.16 - News
Nicholas aims to put his limited GP2 experience to good use in Hungary: The sixth round of the series will be played out near Budapest and the 21-year-old is optimistic that the experience he gathered during the corresponding races in 2015 – his debut event in the GP2 category – will help as he targets success in both the Feature and Sprint races.…; // Read more

10.07.16 - News
Silverstone learning experience will benefit Nicholas in GP2: The proud Canadian rates the home of the British Grand Prix as his favourite track on the GP2 calendar and, after putting a frustrating practice session firmly behind him, the 21-year-old showed his talent during Friday qualifying for the fifth round of the GP2 Series. A storming lap close to…; // Read more

03.07.16 - News
Nicholas Latifi shows his GP2 speed in Austria's mixed weather conditions: The notoriously changeable weather at the Spielberg circuit created difficult conditions at the fourth round of the GP2 series, though Nicholas, competing in his first full GP2 season, showed flashes of pace to cut it in all weathers. Friday practice yielded early promise as the 21-year-old found himself among the…; // Read more

29.06.16 - News
Nicholas Latifi is determined to get back on the GP2 points trail in Austria: An impressive podium finisher at the opening GP2 round in Barcelona, Nicholas jumped to eighth in the drivers' standings before two disappointing events at Barcelona and Baku denied him the opportunity to add to his points tally. Now, just two weeks after returning from Azerbaijan, the 21-year-old is eager to…; // Read more

19.06.16 - News
Nicholas looks to the future for change in GP2 fortunes: Nicholas, who is competing in his first full GP2 season and was a podium finisher at the opening GP2 round in Barcelona earlier this season, had to overcome a sequence of setbacks on Baku’s street circuit as he tried to add to his haul of 20 championship points. He lined…; // Read more

16.06.16 - News
Nicholas expects everything to be equal for Baku GP2 battle: Baku is the latest destination to be added to the Formula One and GP2 calendars in 2016 and the 3.7-mile street circuit that takes in parts of the medieval city, a contemporary skyline and views across the Caspian Sea, will present a new challenge for all of the teams and…; // Read more

28.05.16 - News
Latifi suffers frustrating GP2 weekend in Monte Carlo: The 20-year-old arrived at the famous street circuit after scoring impressive P2 and P7 finishes at round one in Barcelona (13-15 May) and was hoping to build on his fourth place in the GP2 Drivers’ standings by securing some more championship points this weekend. Things started well for the DAMS…; // Read more

25.05.16 - News
Monaco challenge excites GP2 racer Nicholas Latifi: The GP2 Series heads to Monte Carlo this weekend for its second round of the season and Nicholas is hoping to back up his P2 and P7 finishes at round one in Barcelona with another strong performance on Monaco’s famous street circuit. The Canadian has spent the time between each…; // Read more

15.05.16 - News
Nicholas Latifi makes history at GP2 Series opener in Barcelona: This weekend’s GP2 races were Nicholas’s first with his new DAMS Racing team and it was his first opportunity to put all of his preparation and hard work during pre-season to the test in a fiercely competitive GP2 field that contains 21 other drivers in 2016. “Overall, I’m really happy…; // Read more

12.05.16 - News
GP2 preparation is key to success for Nicholas Latifi: The 20-year-old will kick off his first full GP2 campaign at Circuit de Barcelona, Catalunya in Spain this weekend (13-15 May) when he drives for the highly-decorated DAMS team. Taking to the track in Friday’s opening GP2 practice session is a moment Nicholas is relishing as it will be his…; // Read more

05.05.16 - News
Nicholas completes first test with Renault Sport Formula One Team: The 20-year-old was unveiled as the team’s official Test Driver in March but needs to earn his FIA Super Licence before he can drive in any of this season’s FP1 sessions that get a Grand Prix weekend underway. Nicholas therefore headed to the iconic Silverstone circuit in England to get…; // Read more

22.04.16 - News
Nicholas takes centre stage at TSN: Nicholas flew home after his GP2 pre-season testing schedule reached its conclusion and joined presenter Tim Hauraney in TSN’s Toronto studio to discuss his new role as a Renault Sport Formula One Team test driver and his hopes for the upcoming GP2 season with the DAMS squad. Away from the…; // Read more

01.04.16 - News
Nicholas benefits from positive GP2 testing programme: The 20-year-old, who set the ultimate pace during three days of testing in Abu Dhabi at the end of 2015, has just wrapped up his European testing schedule after driving at Barcelona and Jerez in Spain. Each test lasted for three days. Nicholas and his French team used their track…; // Read more

14.03.16 - News
Canada’s Nicholas Latifi joins Renault Sport Formula One Team: The 20-year-old, who hails from Toronto, will be put through a test schedule to enable him to gain his Super Licence with a view to participating in at least one Free Practice [FP1] session during the course of this year’s Formula One season. Nicholas will undertake his new Test Driver…; // Read more

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