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Latifi reveals tonsillitis almost prompted race absence

Williams Formula 1 driver Nicholas Latifi has revealed that he came close to withdrawing from last year’s Spanish round after suffering from a bout of tonsillitis. Latifi stepped up to Williams full-time last season as the sole rookie and finished a best of 11th, which he achieved at the Red Bull Ring, Monza and Imola. The Canadian will stay on for another campaign with Williams and once more will partner Mercedes-backed George Russell. In discussing the lowest moments of his rookie campaign Latifi revealed that he was almost forced out of August’s Spanish round due to illness. “I suffered with tonsillitis [in Barcelona],” Latifi said. “Initially, I was worried I had Covid-19...
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