Williams confirm unchanged driver lineup
Nico Rosberg will continue to lead the Williams team in 2009
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Thursday, 02, Oct 2008 08:59
The Williams formula one team have announced an unchanged lineup for next season, retaining main drivers Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima in 2009.
German driver Rosberg has shown signs of a blossoming F1 career this season, achieving his first and second career podium finishes with third place at the Australian grand prix and second place in Singapore last week.
And Japanese driver Nakajima has also demonstrated a decent level of performance in his first full season as a main driver, claiming five separate points finishes - including a career-best sixth in Australia.
"It is the team's expectation that Kazuki will be able to build his natural pace on this firm foundation next season," a Williams statement added.
It has also been confirmed that test driver Nico Hulkenberg will continue in his role next season, keeping good stability within the team.
Principal Frank Williams said: "I am delighted we are able to maintain continuity with our drivers going into 2009.
"Nico Rosberg continues to be one of the most capable drivers in the sport, Kazuki is getting stronger all the time and has more to offer and Nico Hulkenberg is developing well."