Williams confirmed on Friday that Britain’s George Russell and Canadian Nicholas Latifi will continue to race for them next year, ending speculation linking the Formula 1 team to Mexican Sergio Perez. Perez is leaving Racing Point at the end of the season and Williams were seen as a possible destination for the experienced and well-funded driver, with Russell’s position called into question. Acting team principal Simon Roberts had swerved questions about the driver line-up in Portugal last week, fuelling further speculation. “I probably caused a bit of confusion last week, I’m sorry about that,” he told reporters ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Italy’s Imola circuit....
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