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Kubica 'to be signed up as Williams reserve driver'

Reports in French media on Friday say that Robert Kubica will be Williams F1's reserve driver for 2018. Kubica had previously been in the running for a full-time race seat with the team. He carried out a number of tests last year to see if his fitness was up to the demands of Grand Prix racing. The 32-year-old Pole took part in 76 Grand Prix races between 2006 and 2010 with Sauber and Renault. However, a pre-season crash while competing in the Ronde di Andora rally in 2011 left him with life-changing injuries. He recovered sufficiently to resume his racing career in the World Rally Championship,. However, a full Formula 1 return was thought highly unlikely. Hopes were raised over the...
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