Nicholas Latifi needs improvements to his FW44 to correct the situation

At the British Grand Prix, Williams decided to entrust its improvements solely to the car of Alexander Albon. A decision understood by Nicholas Latifi but the Canadian hopes to receive them quickly to be able to achieve better performances.

Published on 01/07/2022 à 16:38

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Nicholas Latifi needs improvements to his FW44 to correct the situation

Nicholas Latifi will have to wait a few more Grands Prix before also receiving the improvements to his car. © Photo DPPI

Si Williams brings a significant package of improvements to its car, both drivers will not be able to benefit from it. In fact, only Alexander albon has the right this weekend to benefit from the changes on his FW44. Nicholas latifi was forced to pass his turn and will only see the twelve new items at his teammate's house. To decide who would benefit, Williams applied sporting logic.

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Alexander Albon being ahead of Nicholas Latifi in the Drivers' standings, it was the Thai who won the right to use the modifications. “ This is something quite normal when the upgrades are available on only one car », Explains the Canadian about his team's decision. Although the 27-year-old driver will not be able to use them, he still plans to keep a close eye on the changes made to the FW44. “ Even if it's not on my car, I hope it will make a big difference. In a few races I'm supposed to have them. It won't be for the next race either, which is a bit frustrating from my point of view as a driver », Underlines the Canadian.

Nicholas Latifi needs improvements to improve his performance

This season, Williams is the last team in the paddock and improvements are starting to be desperately overdue. “ For my part, I would have liked there to be two sets of improvements, especially since these are our first improvements of the season. Which, considering where we started from, felt like quite a long time, it was clear we weren't where we wanted to be performance-wise », analyzes Nicholas Latifi.

The front wing, the sidepods, the floor, the diffuser, the engine cover and even the rear suspensions, the look of the FW44 has completely changed at Silverstone. But for the moment, Nicholas Latiti refuses to play the game of predictions about the time saved thanks to the change. “ Time will tell. We'll know more on Saturday and Sunday to be honest. It's probably too early to give a precise number, specifies the Williams driver. We were given a very wide range, and a potential time. So we really have to see what this is going to be like. » The rain at Silverstone during the first free practice session has not yet allowed Williams to demonstrate the full potential of this new version of the FW44.

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