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Sirotkin now favourite for 2018 Williams drive

Sergey Sirotkin has emerged as the favourite to drive for Williams in 2018, with Robert Kubica no longer in the frame, Motorsport.com has learned. Williams has spent the last week evaluating data gathered during the Abu Dhabi Pirelli test, where it ran Sirotkin and Kubica. Kubica had been favourite to make a sensational return to F1, with Williams impressed by his feedback and the way he fitted into the team and built up strong relationships. However, it has emerged that based on pure performance, data suggests Sirotkin is the stronger candidate. Williams has insisted throughout the process that its decision on the driver to partner Lance Stroll next season will be based on performance....
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