Sam Michael ends Williams career without points

AT&T Williams finished today’s Singapore Grand Prix in 11th and 13th place with its drivers Pastor Maldonado and Rubens Barrichello. From P13, Pastor secured 11th on a three stop strategy, while Rubens concluded the race in 13th from P12 on the grid, a two strategy forcing a long, final stint of tyre conservation.

Williams drivers satisfied with qualifying

In extreme heat and humidity at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Rubens Barrichello and Pastor Maldonado pushed themselves to the limit during today’s qualifying session for Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix. The AT&T Williams pair cleared Q1 going on to conclude this evening’s session in Q2. Rubens set the 12th fastest time with Pastor just less than two tenths behind with the 13th.

McLaren hires Sam Michael as Sporting Director

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is delighted to announce that Sam Michael will join the team as Sporting Director from the 2012 season onwards. With 18 continuous years in the industry, Sam is a hugely experienced Formula 1 professional.

Williams wishes Sam Michael succesful move to McLaren

Williams F1 today confirmed that Sam Michael will join McLaren as Sporting Director. The announcement follows Sam's resignation from his current post as AT&T Williams' Technical Director in May this year. Sam's last race with the team will be at the forthcoming Singapore Grand Prix.

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.