Nico Hulkenberg left Williams after contract negotiations for 2011 break down . British team will retain veteran Rubens Barrichello and name new driver by end of year . We wish him well and hope that our paths will cross again in the future . Hulkenberg had an impressive rookie season , claiming pole position in Brazil . The drivers helped Williams to a sixth place in the constructors ' standings .
Nico Hulkenberg left Williams after contract negotiations for 2011 break down . British team will retain veteran Rubens Barrichello and name new driver by end of year . Hulkenberg had an impressive rookie season , claiming pole position in Brazil . The drivers helped Williams to a sixth place in the constructors ' standings .