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Opinion: The chalk and cheese plotlines of F1's aborted miracle

Formula 1 cannot be blamed for feeling disappointed following the confirmation of Robert Kubica‘s failure to finalize a remarkable return to the sport. Critics of Williams Martini Racing‘s decision to sign Russian rookie Sergey Sirotkin have been quick to lambast the team for choosing what many perceive to be a ‘pay driver'. However, mired in this toxic cauldron of politics and disappointment it can all too easily be forgotten that Kubica spent six months in genuine contention for competitive midfield seats, and thanks to his new reserve role with Williams, is a very credible candidate for any team needing an experienced driver in the future. That is the paradox of...
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