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Renault ‘influence’ helped Sirotkin, Kubica to Williams F1 roles
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has given his blessing to former drivers Sergey Sirotkin and Robert Kubica after securing Formula 1 roles at Williams for 2018 and says it’s proof its driver development programme acts as a strong foundation. Williams has formally confirmed its 2018 driver line-up with ex-Renault junior Sirotkin securing his F1 debut alongside Lance Stroll with Robert Kubica handed a reserve and development role at the British squad. Speaking a day before the Williams announcement at the Renault Sport Academy launch, Abiteboul says a rival F1 team’s interest in its former drivers is a glowing reflection on the French manufacturer and has faith both Sirotkin and Kubica...
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