Sergey Sirotkin is hoping to use his Renault reserve driver role as a platform from which to launch his bid for a return to the Formula 1 grid. Sirotkin was dropped by Williams at the end of last season having scored just one point. But, given that Williams managed just seven the entire season, that wasn't necessarily the Russian driver's fault. Without a drive for this year's championship, Sirotkin has returned to Renault, taking up a reserve driver role with his former team. He is hoping it will in time lead to a return to the F1 grid. 'I really try to consider this as a little interesting step backwards to just get ready for the big jump ahead. I really hope so,' he told reporters in...
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