No Williams reaction until Mercedes decide on Russell
Williams team principal Jost Capito says he can only decide on their 2022 driver line-up once George Russell's future has been confirmed.
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Williams will not get ‘carried away’ after Hungary
Despite the highs of Hungary, Nicholas Latifi says Williams will not get carried away and lose perspective of their true performance level.
Capito expects ‘surprise’ in 2022 pecking order
Williams team principal Jost Capito says he expects a "surprise" in the Formula 1 running order in 2022 when the new cars take to the track.
Latifi recognises Capito ‘knows what he is doing’
Nicholas Latifi thinks Jost Capito’s approachability and all-round efficiency has helped to improve Williams’ fortunes this season.
‘Williams needed better leadership, they have that now’
Back in the points and off the bottom of the log, Patrick Head says Williams needed "better leadership" and they have "got that now".
Fallen giants Williams slowly on the rise again
Halfway through their first full season without the founding family at the helm, the future is looking bright for WIlliams.
Aitken eyeing promotion to Williams race seat
Current Williams reserve driver Jack Aitken is hoping to put his name among the contenders to gain a race seat with the team in 2022.
Pirelli play down impact of no Williams tyre test
Williams are the only team not to test the 2022 18-inch tyres, but Pirelli do not feel this will necessarily put them at a disadvantage.
Capito: ‘Different’ Russell thrives under pressure
Williams boss Jost Capito says George Russell is set apart from other drivers by his unique ability to shine under pressure.
Aitken targets return to sim/racing action next month
Jack Aitken has set his sights on returning to Williams simulator duties and GT racing in September following his Spa crash.
‘First Williams points arguably greater achievement’
George Russell reckons his first points with Williams were "arguably the greater achievement" than his very first F1 points with Mercedes.
The drivers on Williams’ long list for F1 2022
Nicholas Latifi's future at Williams is almost certain to be confirmed for next season, and we've taken a look at who could be partnering the Canadian in 2022.
Latifi wants ‘patient’ Russell replacement
If George Russell leaves Williams, Nicholas Latifi wants someone patient to replace him, not a driver expecting wins immediately.
Haas’ chances of catching Williams ‘very small’
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has conceded Williams’ big points haul at the Hungarian Grand Prix will be very difficult to peg back.
Williams confirm they no longer need pay drivers
The improved financial situation at Williams means that the team no longer need the funding from pay drivers.
Alfa Romeo think catching Williams is ‘possible’
Alfa Romeo admit Williams’ unexpected points haul at the Hungarian Grand Prix will be difficult to peg back, but “it’s possible”.
Williams went from ‘directionless’ to double points
Williams have gone from a "directionless" team with no "optimism they could get themselves out of where they were" to double points-scorers.
Russell caught by surprise with post-race tears
George Russell did not expect the tears to flow after finally scoring his first Williams points at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Russell in tears after first points for Williams
George Russell was literally in tears after finally sealing his first points as a Williams driver in Formula 1.
Aitken suffered broken collarbone, fractured vertebra
Jack Aitken suffered a broken collarbone and a fractured vertebra in a high-speed crash at the start of the Spa 24 Hours.
Russell thought Hungary Q2 ‘would be a breeze’
George Russell thought the Hungaroring would be Williams' strongest track of the season, but instead he suffered Q1 elimination.
Capito ‘wishes’ Russell will get Mercedes seat
Jost Capito "wishes" Mercedes would sign George Russell for 2022, insisting he will support his driver moving up.
‘Mercedes plan to give De Vries a Williams seat’
According to reports in Italy, Mercedes want to give the Williams seat George Russell is set to vacate to their Formula E driver Nyck de Vries.
Button: Bottas would be in ‘better place’ at Williams
Jenson Button believes that a return to Williams for Valtteri Bottas could be exactly what he needs to reignite his career.
Williams want more of ‘reasonably strong’ Hungary form
Williams hold hopes of a "reasonably strong" showing at the Hungaroring, a track which has served them well in recent years.
Wolff won’t block Nyck or Stoffel joining Williams
Toto Wolff won't stand in the way of either Nyck de Vries or Stoffel Vandoorne if they are offered a 2022 Williams race seat.
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.
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.
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".
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.