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Here are the latest news and updates from Williams Racing:
Latest News
- New Sponsorship Deal: Williams Racing has announced a new partnership with the British company, 54Six, a leading provider of digital solutions. The deal will see 54Six become the team's official digital partner.
- Driver Lineup: Williams has confirmed that Nicholas Latifi will continue to drive for the team in 2023, alongside a new teammate, Alex Albon. Albon joins from Red Bull Racing, where he was a reserve driver.
- Technical Team Changes: Williams has made some changes to its technical team, with Jost Capito stepping down as Team Principal and being replaced by James Vowles, who joins from Mercedes F1.
Recent Results
- 2022 Season: Williams finished the 2022 season in 10th place in the constructors' championship, with Nicholas Latifi scoring 2 points.
- 2022 Italian Grand Prix: Latifi finished 16th in the Italian Grand Prix, while his teammate, Alex Albon, retired from the race due to a mechanical issue.
Upcoming Events
- 2023 Pre-Season Testing: Williams will participate in the 2023 pre-season testing, which takes place from February 23-25 at the Bahrain International Circuit.
- 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix: The 2023 Formula 1 season kicks off with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 5.
Rumors and Speculation
- New Car Launch: There have been rumors that Williams will launch its new car earlier than usual, possibly in late January or early February. However, this has not been officially confirmed by the team.
- Driver Market: There has been speculation about the driver market for the 2024 season, with some rumors suggesting that Alex Albon may be in line for a promotion to a top team. However, this has not been confirmed by Albon or his management.