In the Belgian Grand Prix driver
interviews the sale of the Williams Racing Team was the focus of attention
when team drivers Nicholas Latifi and George Russell were interviewed. Both
George and Nicholas would comment in regard to the sale and how they
welcomed Williams Racing and saw the change of ownership as a positive move
that can only help the team as they continue to improve over the previous
years.
The team had announced that they would be carrying out a review of the
options to see the team move forward including the possible sale of the
team. It was the complete sale option that the Williams management would
choose and it was announced that the U.S.-based Dorilton Capital had secured
ownership of the Williams company which includes the Formula One team.
Nicholas would comment on this by saying: “Overall, I think it's a very
positive step for Williams. It’s secured the future, the stability of the
team which is first and foremost the most important thing.
“In terms of what changes do I think need to be made, I think that’s more
for them to decide. Overall it can only be positive.”
"I think in the coming days,
weeks, months, they're going to be evaluating everything, like any company
would when they're acquiring a new company, and see where the investment
needs to be diverted to.
"I think overall, it can only be positive."
As for what the future holds Dorilton have said they intend to continue with
the Williams name. But that they will be carrying out a review of the
management structure of the team. Currently the team is headed by Deputy
Team Principal Claire Williams but with the review this could change in the
future.
Russell added: “I spoke with
Matthew Savage this morning who is the chairman of the company (Dorilton).
At the moment they are in a full review of what changes need to be made
(and) who will be forming the management side of the company.”
"I think the most important thing with this change of ownership is the name
and that side of things will be continuing, which is very important,
obviously.
"The Williams family would not have sold to somebody who they didn't believe
would be beneficial for the team moving forward.
"And I'm very pleased that they've come to that decision, because they
believe that is the best for the future of a team.
"And like I said, the culture will not be changing from a historic side.
"Keeping the name of the team is very important as well for us drivers and
the people back at base."
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