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F1 Beyond The Grid

Nicholas Latifi on racing Russell, Williams' future + chocolate spread

F1 Beyond The Grid

karenellenbevan

Leisure, Sports News, News, Sports, Automotive

4.75.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 August 2021

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Nicholas Latifi always thought he’d follow his father into the world of business – but childhood karting and trips to the Canadian Grand Prix made him dream of racing in Formula 1. Chasing that dream meant leaving home to compete in Europe, and it’s a home he still misses at times. He earned his stripes in Formula 2 alongside Esteban Ocon and Alex Albon. His second season of Formula 1 has brought improved performances and his first World Championship points. He’s also closing in on Williams teammate George Russell in qualifying. Nicholas tells Tom Clarkson about his journey to F1, the importance of good team radio communication and why he can’t eat too much of his favourite chocolate spread…

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0:00.0

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0:09.3

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0:13.3

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0:15.8

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0:22.1

The first time I drove a proper simulator, I was white like a ghost.

0:25.3

Like I can't go on roller coasters.

0:26.9

I say I can't, but I haven't been on one in many, many years,

0:29.9

because the last time I have a go on one, I would get quite sick.

0:33.8

So I could try and form the one racing car on the track,

0:35.8

but don't go on roller coasters or whatever.

0:37.8

I'm going to throw up.

0:47.6

Welcome everyone to Beyond the Grid with me, Tom Clarkson.

0:52.0

My guess this week is a man who's just driven the race of his life.

0:57.4

He ran in a very assured third place for the early part of the Hungarian

1:01.4

Grand Prix before coming home in seventh place to take his first points in Formula One.

1:08.2

The man I'm talking about is of course Williams driver Nicholas Latifi.

1:13.2

Best ever Grand Prix finished for Nicholas Latifi points for the Williams team as well.

1:19.8

What a week to have Nikki on the show, although I did the interview before Sunday's race.

1:25.5

So we didn't get to talk about his giant killing performance.

1:28.8

So let me remind you, Nikki dodged the turn one carnage at the Hungarian ring

1:33.7

to emerge in third place, where he stayed until his pit stop on lap 23.

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