F1 race, in the city you were born, would be a joyous occasion. But Nicholas Latifi is sounding like a beaten man ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.The son of billionaire businessman Michael Latifi, it has been argued by some that Nicholas’ presence on the grid owes more to his father’s bank balance than his ability behind the wheel.
That said, he did win praise for his steady if unspectacular performances alongside the rapid George Russell in 2020 and 2021.But since his infamous crash in Abu Dhabi at the end of last year, which inadvertently opened the door for Max Verstappen to snatch the title from Lewis Hamilton in hugely contentious fashion, it has been one disaster for another for the 26-year-old.Latifi has been comprehensively outperformed by new teammate, Alex Albon, as well as suffering a succession of crashes.
And despite the fact his father’s Sofina Foods company is one of Williams’ main sponsors, his place in the team is under threat, with highly-rated F2 champion Oscar Piastri waiting in the wings.The Australian is reportedly set to join the team for 2023.
There are even rumours he could replace Latifi mid-season. Therefore, the Canadian desperately needs a good weekend as F1 returns to Montreal for the first time since 2019.
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