Nakajima to still be in F1 in 2009

Kazuki Nakajima

(GMM) Kazuki Nakajima is likely to still be racing a Toyota-powered formula one car in 2009.

That is the belief of Toyota-backed Nakajima's current boss, Sir Frank Williams, whose team uses engines built by the Japanese giant.

"I would imagine he will be at one of the two (Toyota) teams," Williams told reporters at the Magny-Cours circuit.

Williams praises Nakajima, 23, as an "intelligent" driver who is still developing his craft for the very pinnacle of motor racing.

He has scored seven of Williams' 15 points in 2008 so far.

"I would think he will have a long term future in formula one. He just needs time," Williams explained.