Multiple Formula 2 race winner Nicholas Latifi will gather more valuable experience behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car in 2019 after agreeing a deal to become a reserve driver for Williams…

The Canadian had two years as test driver for Renault before joining Force India last year as their test and reserve driver.

He then opened talks with Williams about a deal for next season and will join the iconic British team alongside race drivers Robert Kubica, who was reserve and development driver this year, and George Russell for 2019.

As part of his deal, Latifi will drive in six first practice sessions during Grand Prix weekends, as well as carry out driving duties in two in-season test days, one pre-season test day in Barcelona and two Pirelli tyre testing days.

He will also conduct simulator running at the Williams factory at Grove and support the team trackside at race weekends.