Williams
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Williams ‘the wrong team’ for a 2022 title hopeful
Williams have admitted it would be pointless for them to target a driver who had any aspirations about being World Champion in 2022.
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Russell denies all Williams’ focus is on qualifying
George Russell, twice into Q3 but yet to score, has denied that Williams are focusing on qualifying, saying “everything” is on the race.
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Russell ‘out-qualifying the true pace of the car’
Qualifying P8 on Friday and yet leaving Silverstone without a point, George Russell reckons he is “out-qualifying the true pace of the car”.
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Hulk is one on a ‘long list’ of Williams candidates
Nico Hulkenberg is on Williams’ list for a potential 2022 drive but it is, according to Williams CEO Jost Capito, a “long” list.
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Russell revels in ‘absolutely mental’ Silverstone qualy
George Russell was thrilled with his stunning performance to secure P8 on the grid for sprint qualifying at Silverstone.
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Williams look to Imola for clues about Silverstone
Having to adapt to a new format for the British GP, Williams will draw on the experience of last year’s two-day Imola event to guide them through.
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Alpine junior Zhou linked with Williams – report
Alpine have reached out to Williams over a possible 2022 seat for their junior driver Guanyu Zhou, according to a report.
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Hulkenberg, Kvyat on rumoured Williams short-list
Williams are reported to be looking at other drivers, not only Valtteri Bottas, if George Russell is called up by Mercedes for next season.
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Alonso doesn’t view Williams as permanent threat
Fernando Alonso has said, while George Russell’s Williams competed directly with him in Austria, he does not view the team as a consistent threat this season.
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Mercedes tell Russell: ‘Do a good job, you’ll be rewarded’
George Russell keeps reminding himself of the promise made to him by Mercedes in that if he does a “good job”, then his efforts will be “rewarded”.
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Russell ‘over-sensitive’ about pre-race scare
Jost Capito thinks Williams’ pre-race scare at the Austrian Grand Prix was a symptom of George Russell being “overly sensitive” about his FW43B.
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Latifi’s FW43B ‘horrible’ and ‘amazing’ in Austria
Nicholas Latifi struggled with performance extremities in his Williams during the Austrian Grand Prix, ranging from “horrible” to “amazing”.
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Williams see value in waiting game on 2022 drivers
Williams principal Jost Capito believes that the longer they wait to confirm their 2022 line-up, the more appealing the team will become.
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Russell has not felt that ‘pumped up’ since F2 days
George Russell is targeting his best ever F1 finish in a Williams after another brilliant qualifying performance at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Brawn found Russell’s Styria DNF ‘annoying’
Ross Brawn said it was “annoying” to see George Russell retire in Styria, seemingly on his way to earning his first Williams points after a sterling weekend.
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Williams ‘not messing around, doing it properly’
George Russell has applauded Williams for “doing it properly”, saying he expects a “big change” in the team’s form next season.
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Russell ‘definitely’ would have finished ahead of Alonso
A gutted George Russell felt that P8 ahead of Fernando Alonso was the minimum result for him before having to retire from the Styrian Grand Prix.
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Williams believe Russell would be ‘quite happy’ to stay
Jost Capito believes George Russell would be “quite happy” to stay with Williams if he does not receive a call-up to Mercedes for next season.
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No Mercedes/Williams discussions yet for Russell
George Russell said that he has not yet held any talks with Williams or Mercedes about his future for 2022 and beyond.
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Capito explains Roberts’ sudden Williams exit
Jost Capito has explained why Williams dispensed with the services of team principal Simon Roberts, who left the team two weeks ago.
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How Russell’s P12 in France gives Steiner hope
Guenther Steiner said George Russell’s drive to P12 in France should provide something to strive for within Haas, adding that “determination is worth something”.
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New management gives Williams ‘different vibe’
Williams head of vehicle performance Dave Robson said there’s now a “different vibe” within the team, now that a firm management structure is in place.
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Latifi found Williams pace ‘out of nowhere’
Williams’ Nicholas Latifi said, following tyre struggles in France, he somehow started gaining “seconds of pace” out of the blue late on in the race.
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Williams think their 2022 seat will be hot property
Williams are ready to bide their time over who partners Nicholas Latifi in 2022, saying there will be no shortage of options if George Russell leaves.
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Russell ‘doing the rain dance’ for Sunday
George Russell said he is hoping for rain to fall at Paul Ricard on Sunday, to mix the order up at the French Grand Prix.
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Russell/Bottas swap not being ruled out by Williams
Williams team principal, Jost Capito, has said it is “all open” with regards to the respective futures of George Russell and Valtteri Bottas.
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Nissany to replace Russell in France FP1 session
Williams has confirmed test driver Roy Nissany will use George Russell’s car in the first free practice session at the French Grand Prix this weekend.
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Wolff on Merc debriefs: ‘You’d think we’re Williams’
Toto Wolff has said you would think Mercedes were Williams if you could listen in to their post-session debriefs.
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Williams attempt to combat wind sensitivity issues
Dave Robson has explained some changes that Williams have made on their car in an attempt to combat wind sensitivity issues.
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Robson: Russell would be ‘massive loss’ to Williams
Williams’ head of vehicle performance, Dave Robson, feels George Russell would be a “massive loss” if he left the team at the end of the season.