Pastor Maldonado says he is “happy” to be leaving Williams as he has wanted to part ways with the team for a while already.

Earlier this week, Williams confirmed that Felipe Massa would be joining them next year, replacing Maldonado as Valtteri Bottas’ new team-mate.

The decision did not come as a shock as Maldonado’s dissatisfaction with Williams had long been known.

“I am very happy,” he told Autosport.

“Since a couple of months I click here for more