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Latifi reveals tonsillitis almost prompted race absence

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Latifi reveals tonsillitis almost prompted race absence

Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW43 on the grid. Spanish Grand Prix, Sunday 16th August 2020. Barcelona, Spain.

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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.

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“I suffered with tonsillitis [in Barcelona],” Latifi said. “Initially, I was worried I had Covid-19 because I had a mild fever. But after many, many negative tests that was ruled out.

“I felt terrible all weekend. My body was aching and I almost didn’t do the race.

“But I was determined to start, so we agreed [with the team] I would race and I’d return to the pits if my symptoms got any worse.

“Thankfully, as the race progressed I felt a bit better, although my throat was in agony – like a nine out of 10 pain every time I had to swallow.

“I was pleased I still climbed into the car and completed the weekend.”

Latifi went on to classify in a twice-lapped 18th place, ahead of Haas’ Romain Grosjean, in a race in which Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was the sole retirement.

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