Sirotkin talks debut, Williams and 2018 goals
Having been "close" to a Formula 1 drive for a couple of years, Sergey Sirotkin is delighted to finally be making his F1 debut with Williams.
Having been "close" to a Formula 1 drive for a couple of years, Sergey Sirotkin is delighted to finally be making his F1 debut with Williams.
Although Robert Kubica failed to land a Williams race-seat, Paddy Lowe says the Pole deserve congratulations for coming this far.
It may not be the job he really wanted but Robert Kubica believes he can achieve "personal satisfaction and goals" in his new role as Williams' reserve driver.
Lance Stroll is hoping for a close working relationship with Sergey Sirotkin, who will be his Williams team-mate for the 2018 season.
Having opted to sign Sergey Sirotkin as their second driver, Williams have handed Robert Kubica a reserve driver role for the 2018 F1 season.
After months of speculation, Williams have finally confirmed their driver line-up for 2018 with Sergey Sirotkin signed as Lance Stroll's new team-mate.
Paul di Resta feels it was perhaps his age, rather than his ability, that kept him from securing a Williams race-seat for this year's championship.
Williams has reportedly offered Robert Kubica the chance to become their reserve driver for the 2018 season, according to L'Equipe.
Pirelli's Mario Isola believes Robert Kubica could have showed his true pace if he was given "more time to adapt" to the tyres.
Although Force India beat them to fourth place by more than 100 points, Williams reckon the gap between the two teams was "not much."
Lance Stroll says he won't take Jacques Villeneuve's latest criticism to heart as the formr driver only ever has anything "negative" to say.
Felipe Massa is hopeful that Williams can improve this season after they adopted an "aggressive" and "quite interesting" approach with their 2018 challenger.
Sergey Sirotkin is set to complete Williams' driver line-up for 2018 within the next 10 days, according to BBC Sport.
Jacques Villeneuve has once again stuck the boot into fellow compatriot Lance Stroll and is still not convinced that he has the talent for Formula 1.
Flavio Briatore feels it is only a matter of time before Williams announce Sergey Sirotkin ahead of Robert Kubica as their new driver for 2018.
Antonio Giovinazzi and Paul di Resta are among 20 drivers named on the entry list for Formula E's rookie test in Marrakesh on January 14.
Toto Wolff feels Williams should hire one of the "really bright talented kids" to partner Lance Stroll next season, but says he is aware of the "financial reality".
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.
Williams' chief technical officer Paddy Lowe has revealed Felipe Massa was seeking assurances over 2018 too early for the team to commit to him.
Lance Stroll concedes that he needs to improve his qualifying performances next season, saying he still needs to get himself "in the zone" over one lap.
Boris Rotenberg, the billionaire backer supporting Sergey Sirotkin's push for the Williams seat, is "trying to do everything" to get him on the 2018 grid.
Lance Stroll is delighted with his first season in Formula 1 after overcoming a "very tough" start to the campaign.
Williams have decided to wait until the new year to reveal their second driver for the 2018 Formula 1 season.
Robert Kubica's father, Arthur, has said that they are not giving up hope on the vacant Williams seat amid reports that the Pole is no longer in contention.
Felipe Massa has revealed Williams are going to be predominantly swayed by finances when choosing Lance Stroll's team-mate for 2018.
Williams have reportedly pencilled Friday in as the day on which they will reveal Lance Stroll's new team-mate.
The dream of a sensational return to Formula 1 appears to be over for Robert Kubica, with reports suggesting he is now completely out of the running for the vacant Williams seat.
Renault reserve driver Sergey Sirotkin would reportedly bring an extra $15million to Williams should he be given the currently vacant seat for 2018.
Felipe Massa has announced that he will make his debut at the Brazilian Stock Car Championship opener on March 10.
Although Sebastian Vettel feels for Robert Kubica, he reckons the Polish driver's return would be a "pity for younger drivers" as he'd take away their opportunity.