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Abiteboul backs Sirotkin for 2018 Williams seat
Renault Sport F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has backed the team's test and reserve driver Sergey Sirotkin to take the vacant seat at Williams in 2018. The young Russian is believed to be in pole position to take the spot. He was reportedly faster than Robert Kubica in a recent test with the team, and brings with him valuable sponsorship money. Abiteboul says the 22-year-old would be a good team mate for Lance Stroll, having been impressed with the work he's done for Renault. "We have always been very impressed by Sergey,” Abiteboul told Motorsport.com. "In terms of pace, in terms of loyalty, in terms of focus, in terms of work, I think he deserves to be given a chance in Formula 1....
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