Russell returns to Williams as Hamilton passed fit for Abu Dhabi GP

George Russell will return to Williams for the season finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton was passed fit to return to Mercedes after contracting Covid-19. Russell replaced Hamilton at last week’s Sakhir Grand Prix and could have won the race had it not been for a puncture.

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Russell to stand in for Hamilton as Aitken debuts for Williams

George Russell will temporarily join Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton who has contracted the coronavirus. Russell’s seat at Williams will be filled by their reserver driver Jack Aitken who has been competing in Formula 2 this season.

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Acting Williams team principal to miss Turkish Grand Prix

Williams will be without acting team principal Simon Roberts at the Turkish Grand Prix after he tested positive for Covid-19. Roberts has been in the position since Claire Williams left the team earlier this year.

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Williams family to step back from F1 after Italian GP

Sir Frank Williams and his daughter Claire will leave their roles at the Williams team – and step away from Formula 1 – after this weekend’s Italian GP. The historic chapter-closing move comes a fortnight after the famous Grove outfit was sold to US investment firm, Dorilton Capital.

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Williams announce sale of F1 team to US investment company

The Williams Formula 1 team have been bought by US-based investment firm Dorilton Capital after being put up for sale in May. The Williams name will remain in place, with the new owners saying they have no plans to relocate from their traditional base in Grove, Oxfordshire.

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