Why Latifi’s F1 career deserved better than becoming an internet meme

As far back as late spring, when the first rumblings of Alpine’s plan to place Oscar Piastri at Williams for next year were starting to emerge, the writing seemed to be on the wall for Latifi.

His on-track struggles meant there was not a huge amount to strengthen his case for keeping his drive at Williams next year, making Friday’s confirmation his contract would not be extended an unsurprising announcement.

But the news gives Latifi the chance to now take the…