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Renault: Sirotkin deserves Formula 1 chance

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul believes Sergey Sirotkin would be deserving of a seat in Formula 1 if Williams decide to choose him for the 2018 season. The Russian, who has been a reserve driver for Renault for the last two years, is considered the strong favourite to partner Lance Stroll next year after emerging as a candidate at the post-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi. Much has been made of the wealthy backers that support Sirotkin, but Abiteboul thinks that Sirotkin undoubtedly has the talent to match as well. “Frankly we have always been very impressed by Sergey,” Abiteboul told Autosport. “We have not always been impressed by the luck he has, because I think on two or...
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