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Formula 1: Williams to wait until new year to announce driver line up

Williams will wait until the new year to finalise their driver line-up, with Russian Sergey Sirotkin the strong favourite for the drive. The team's interest in Robert Kubica has cooled following the Pole's test with the team in Abu Dhabi last month. Sirotkin, a GP2 race-winner, was quicker at that test, according to Williams' internal data. The 22-year-old has a reputed £13.3m in backing but Williams say the decision will primarily be performance based. What happened with Kubica? Media playback is not supported on this device Kubica has belief in a full-time F1 return Williams had been planning to sign Kubica for a sensational return to F1 after seven years out of the sport. The...
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