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Russell: Today was Williams' proper day one
George Russell feels Williams has “definitely got the potential” after getting the team’s “proper day one” completed with 119 laps having missed the majority of the first Formula 1 pre-season test due to delays.
Kubica: I’ve had 12 laps to really feel Williams car
Robert Kubica says he’s had a maximum of 12 laps to get a proper feel for the Williams 2019 Formula 1 car across the entire first pre-season test after the team’s delays on hitting the track.
Bottas: Kubica will help put Williams where they deserve to be
Valtteri Bottas believes Robert Kubica’s Formula 1 return and spirit will help lift up Williams from a dreadful 2018 campaign for a fresh start this year.
Russell: I wanted Kubica as F1 teammate at Williams
George Russell says he’s relishing the opportunity to teammate and compete against Robert Kubica at Williams in his rookie Formula 1 campaign and is eager to work with the former race winner to help the British team respond after a tough 2018.
Sirotkin to ‘investigate’ possible Williams F1 reserve role
Sergey Sirotkin says he’ll assess all future options including a potential reserve role at Williams after losing his Formula 1 race seat to Robert Kubica for 2019.
Kubica: It’s a story which probably nobody believed
Robert Kubica has conceded his Formula 1 comeback is a story “nobody has believed” during his battle to return to the sport after his rallying crash.
Kubica still targeting F1 racing return in 2019
Robert Kubica has confirmed he is still focused on returning to racing in Formula 1 next year but accepts his future plans won’t be confirmed until the top race seats start to be confirmed.
Robert Kubica: I know my value at Williams without lap times
Robert Kubica says his lap times aren’t relevant to his value to Williams after returning to a Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time in over seven years.
Lowe keen to get Kubica’s Williams feedback in first FP1 outing
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says “it will be interesting to get feedback” on its struggling FW41 from Robert Kubica as he prepares for his first FP1 outing for the team at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Stroll: I was blind going into rookie F1 year
Lance Stroll has admitted he felt blind heading into his rookie Formula 1 campaign with Williams last year but with 12 months of experience he is confident having set objectives for 2018.
Kubica: Williams working on giving right feeling to Stroll, Sirotkin
Robert Kubica says a priority for Williams ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 world championship will be to unlock a comfortable feeling from the FW41 for Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin after a challenging pre-season testing.
F1: Stroll plays down lead Williams role for collective focus
Lance Stroll has shrugged off a lead driver tag at Williams despite being joined by rookie Formula 1 driver Sergey Sirotkin for the 2018 season and feels his situation hasn’t changed ahead of his second season in the sport.
Stroll: Williams has “unanswered questions” in F1 for 2018
Lance Stroll is aiming to use the “steep learning curve” of his rookie Formula 1 season as a foundation to a successful 2018 with Williams.
Renault keeps faith in academy for future F1 talent
Renault Sport F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul has issued a call for patience after repeating the French manufacturer’s aim of producing a future Formula 1 world champion from its academy.
Stroll eager to build “close relationship” with Sirotkin
Lance Stroll has welcomed new Williams team-mate Sergey Sirotkin with open arms and is keen to form a solid working partnership to benefit his and the team’s 2018 Formula 1 campaign.
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.
Lowe: Kubica’s F1 experience and knowledge vital to Williams
Williams Chief Technical Officer Paddy Lowe has explained the decision behind signing Robert Kubica as its reserve and development driver for 2018 and expects him to play a key role in the team’s Formula 1 progress.
Williams explains reasons behind Sirotkin, Kubica decision
Williams Martini Racing deputy team principal Claire Williams has outlined the reasons behind the team’s selection of Sergey Sirotkin as its Formula 1 race driver alongside Lance Stroll with Robert Kubica handed the reserve role.
Kubica named Williams F1 reserve driver
Robert Kubica has been officially appointed Williams Martini Racing’s Formula 1 reserve and development driver for 2018.
Sirotkin confirmed as Williams F1 driver alongside Stroll
Williams Martini Racing has announced Sergey Sirotkin as part of its 2018 Formula 1 driver line-up alongside Lance Stroll to complete the new season’s grid.
Kubica set for Williams F1 test driver role?
Robert Kubica might not have completely lost out in his shot at joining Williams for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship with the British team rumoured to be offering him a test driver role.
Pirelli: Williams put too much pressure on Kubica tyre test
Pirelli’s Sporting Director Mario Isola feels Williams haven’t given Robert Kubica a fair opportunity of F1 track time to prove he’s capable of a comeback in 2018 if the Polish driver is overlooked as Felipe Massa’s replacement.
Rowland in talks with Williams for F1 race seat
Oliver Rowland has become a surprise late contender for the Williams race seat for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship alongside Lance Stroll as the team continues to delay its official decision.
Stroll reveals “rock bottom” moment from rookie F1 year
Lance Stroll says starting his rookie Formula 1 season with three retirements from the opening three races came as his lowest point in his burgeoning career but is thrilled to have recovered from a tough beginning with Williams.