
He's so far been overshadowed by new team-mate Alex Albon, having found it harder to adapt to the new car than the former Red Bull man, and also endured a series of accidents that have obliged the team to focus as much on replenishing spares as on readying updated parts.
It was all looking so much better for him last year. The Canadian gained some real momentum in the latter half of the season, often giving team-mate George Russell a hard time. When Williams made its breakthrough with a double score in Hungary, it was Latifi who finished seventh, just ahead of Russell.