Williams explain sudden Latifi performance boost Date published: April 24 2021 Nicholas Latifi performed at his highest level to date in Imola, and Williams feel many factors combined to make it happen. The Canadian racer is now into his second season with Williams, though in his first year and a bit with the team he has rarely been able to escape the shadow of George Russell. But while Russell did outqualify Latifi again at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to keep his 100% record of outqualifying Williams team-mates intact, Latifi pushed him harder than ever before. P14 on the grid was his highest starting position in Formula 1, but sadly a spin and collision shortly after with Nikita Mazepin on Lap 1 of the race cost Latifi the chance to show what he had to offer on Sunday.