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Nicholas Latifi

Nicholas Daniel Latifi is a Canadian former racing driver best known for competing in Formula One with Williams from 2020 to 2022.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nicholas Daniel Latifi is a Canadian former racing driver best known for competing in Formula One with Williams from 2020 to 2022. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he finished runner-up in the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship before making his F1 debut at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix.

Early life and background

Nicholas Latifi was born in Montreal, Quebec, on 29 June 1995. He is Canadian, and sources also describe him as Canadian-Iranian or Iranian-Canadian.

Junior formula career

Before Formula One, Latifi competed in junior single-seater categories and reached Formula 2. His strongest result was second place in the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship with DAMS.

Formula One career

Latifi made his Formula One debut in 2020 with Williams at the Austrian Grand Prix. He raced for the team until the end of the 2022 season, starting 61 Grands Prix and scoring 9 points.

Later career

After leaving Williams, Latifi stepped away from racing for a period, and sources from 2023 report that he put his racing career on hold to study for an MBA.

Key facts

  • Latifi competed in Formula One for Williams across three seasons from 2020 to 2022.
  • He made his Formula One debut at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix.
  • He scored 9 championship points in Formula One.
  • He finished second in the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship.
  • He previously served as a test and reserve driver for Renault, Force India, and Williams.
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Canadian context

Latifi is a Canadian racing driver from Montreal who represented Canada in Formula One, making him relevant to Canadian motorsport fans and national sports coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nicholas Latifi?
He is a Canadian former racing driver best known for competing in Formula One with Williams from 2020 to 2022.
When was Nicholas Latifi born?
He was born on 29 June 1995 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What was Nicholas Latifi’s best Formula 2 result?
He finished second in the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship.
Which Formula One team did Nicholas Latifi drive for?
He drove for Williams in Formula One.
How many Formula One points did Nicholas Latifi score?
He scored 9 championship points in Formula One.
Is Nicholas Latifi still racing?
Recent sources indicate he stepped away from racing and put his career on hold to study for an MBA.

References

  1. Formula One History — https://www.formulaonehistory.com/drivers/nicholas-latifi/
    Supports: Birth date and place, Canadian nationality, Williams F1 career from 2020 to 2022, debut, F1 points and entries.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5454738/bio/
    Supports: Birth date and place, birth name, Canadian-Iranian background, debut, father’s identity, and biographical details.
  3. Motorsport.com — https://www.motorsport.com/driver/nicholas-latifi/19443/
    Supports: Canadian nationality, birth date, and note that he quit racing for now to study for an MBA.
  4. RacingNews365 — https://www.racingnews365.com/formula-1-drivers/nicholas-latifi
    Supports: Birth date and place, Canadian nationality, Williams team, height/weight, and runner-up finish in the 2019 Formula 2 Championship.
  5. RaceFans — https://www.racefans.net/nicholas-latifi/
    Supports: Late start in racing and early single-seater career in Italian Formula 3.
  6. Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Latifi
    Supports: Formula One debut, Williams career, points total, and role as reserve/test driver for Renault, Force India, and Williams.