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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 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 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.

Robert Kubica has been officially appointed Williams Martini Racing’s Formula 1 reserve and development driver for 2018.

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.

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’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.