Simon Roberts

Ex-McLaren Boss Jost Capito Appointed Williams CEO

Jost Capito has been appointed the CEO of Williams Racing as new owners Dorilton Capital continue to restructure the team in the hopes of helping it work its way up the pecking order and return to its former glory. Capito previously served as the CEO of McLaren Racing, but he parted ways with the Woking-based

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Williams’ Acting Team Principal Tests Positive For COVID-19

Williams’ acting team principal Simon Roberts has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the upcoming Turkish Grand Prix. In a statement, the team said Roberts has not made the trip to Istanbul, nor has he been in close contact with any other members of its race team. READ: Lando Norris Pokes Fun At Sebastian

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Williams Finally Kill Off Speculation About Perez Joining In 2021

Ahead of last weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix, amid speculation that George Russell was set to be replaced by Sergio Perez at Williams, acting team principal Simon Roberts added credence to these claims by refusing to confirm the team’s driver line-up for 2021. Roberts has now apologised for the “confusion” he caused and has confirmed that

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George Russell: Wolff Told Me I Will Still Be In F1 Next Year

George Russell’s future at Williams has been the subject of much speculation recently, with a source telling Formula1News.co.uk that he will be replaced by Sergio Perez next year. Although Simon Roberts, Williams’ acting team principal, has been unwilling to confirm George Russell’s seat with the team next season, the Brit has expressed plenty of confidence

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Williams Refuse To Confirm 2021 Driver Line-Up Amid Perez Rumours

Acting Williams Racing team principal Simon Roberts has refused to confirm the team’s driver line-up for next season amid rumours that they are looking to replace George Russell with Sergio Perez. When asked by RaceFans.net to confirm the team’s 2021 driver line-up, Roberts replied: “I’m just not going to talk about it. READ: George Russell

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Williams Appoint Simon Roberts Acting Team Principal

Williams Racing have appointed Simon Roberts as acting team principal, hot on the heels of Claire Williams standing down from her role as deputy team principal of the team. In a statement, the constructor said Roberts would serve as team principal “during this transitional period” for the Williams F1 team. READ: Mclaren Expecting ‘New Normal’

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