Williams confirm Maldonado will remain with team | 2012 F1 season

Pastor Maldonado will continue to drive for Williams in 2012, the team has confirmed. Valtteri Bottas has also been announced as the team’s reserve driver for next season. Frank Williams said: “Pastor has proven this year that he is not only quick but also that he is able to maintain a consistent and strong race [...]

2012 will be first step towards brighter future - Williams

Sir Frank Williams is confident his recent management shake-up will produce results but has warned not to expect any material results until next season

Williams lacks pace at Monza

Pastor Maldonado and Rubens Barrichello finished in 11th and 12th positions for AT&T Williams at the Italian Grand Prix today. After making a good start off the line, Rubens got caught up in a first lap incident as Tonio Liuzzi lost control of his HRT and made contact with both Nico Rosberg and Vitaly Petrov.

Special Report: Formula One: Williams Team Plays Its Wild Card With Passion for Racing

Although it has not won a race since 2004 or a title since 1997, the third-most successful team in Formula One history is still one of the most respected in the paddock.

Drivers vary set-ups facing threat of rain

With rain forecast for the race, some drivers have leaned towards wet weather set-ups for their cars, running more wing. Red Bull’s Christian Horner said during final practice that teams no longer have to make major set-up changes to their cars in wet conditions as current F1 cars have so much downforce. That’s certainly true [...]