Communiqués de presse - Williams F1 contracts signed!

Williams F1 contracts signed!

Williams F1 Team has signed today a one-year contract with Teemu Laine. Obtaining Laine to the pit with Tommi Häkkinen who signed his contract a week ago is definitely a huge boost to Williams potential.

Tommi Häkkinen is more experienced than the most experienced MRC drivers, truly an old stager. 29-year-old has competed is 1286 races most of which he raced already when the famous Paolo Grandi was still in diapers. The experience will help Häkkinen adapting to the new series and to the new car. Häkkinen comes to F1 directly from Indy Junior International Series.

23-year-old Teemu Laine brings to the team enthuasism of a young guy and ambition. While Häkkinen is already taking a helicopter to his villa Laine is still sipping victory champagne and being admired by his beaten contestans. Laine has raced in 614 races, last of which in Indy Junior USA series.

The whole Williams team welcomes warmly the new drivers and wishes the best luck for the upcoming season.