Nicholas Latifi looks set to keep his racing career alive in the top American open wheeler series Indycar. Williams is yet to announce the 27-year-old Canadian’s 2023 replacement, but insiders expect it is a head-to-head between Mick Schumacher and Logan Sargeant. American Sargeant, 21, is Williams’ most prominent development driver who will make his Friday practice debut for the Grove-based team in Austin. The famous team is now owned by New York-based private investment company Dorilton Capital, with Williams is celebrating its new American identity with a US-themed livery. Williams boss Jost Capito admits Latifi simply didn’t live up to expectations. “I think Nicky wasn’t happy with not achieving these objectives and the team neither.

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