News Details
Sirotkin a pay-driver? A pure lie, says backer Rotenberg
Russian billionaire Boris Rotenberg once again denied that protégé Sergey Sirotkin was chosen by Williams for the amount of money he brings to the team. While the Grove-based outfit insists the 22-year-old owed the coveted seat to his merit, following the comparative test between Sirotkin and Robert Kubica which took place at Abu Dhabi in late November, many believe the estimated $20M 'support package' provided by Rotenberg's SMP Bank was the deal breaker. Rotenberg vehemently denies this was the case although he admits Williams did receive funding from SMP, which leaves us with a bit of a contradiction in terms. "He [Sirotkin] was faster than Kubica," Rotenberg told Russian...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
New Williams looks 'cool and agressive' - Sirotkin
Williams' new recruit Sergey Sirotkin got a glimpse of his team's 2018...
7y ago from F1i.com
2018 Williams F1 ‘more aggressive’ – Sirotkin
Sergey Sirotkin says Williams' 2018 car is 'much more aggressive' than its...
7y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Vandoorne: 'Williams made the right choice with...
Stoffel Vandoorne believes Williams' new recruit Sergey Sirotkin is the...
7y ago from F1i.com
‘Smart’ Sirotkin a Good Choice for Williams,...
Mika Salo insists Sergey Sirotkin is more than just a pay driver, and the...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Trackhouse unveils 2026 MotoGP colours in Milan launch
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Trackhouse Aprilia launches two liveries ahead of 2026...
Trackhouse Aprilia satellite team has launched its two new liveries in...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Yamaha admits 2026 MotoGP performance will decide...
Yamaha knows it must deliver a more competitive 2026 MotoGP bike to...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ed Carpenter Racing reveals multiple organizational...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power sees ‘all the ingredients’ for a...
Will Power is approaching the beginning of his new IndyCar chapter, with...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ed Carpenter to contest 23rd Indianapolis 500
Owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team Ed Carpenter will race in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier still has motivation “to go for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Alan Shearer says only one team can stop Arsenal from...
Alan Shearer believes Arsenal will go all the way to the final of the...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
David Ornstein drops massive Arsenal transfer hint,...
Arsenal were reportedly considering a move for the Atletico Madrid striker...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Mikel Arteta eyes Real Madrid wonderkid, Arsenal keen...
Arsenal are interested in selling the Real Madrid defender, Victor...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal plan to snag Brazilian prodigy this month,...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Brazilian playmaker Breno Bidon from...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin project in jeopardy
Comments from two senior Honda Racing employees... Read More »
13h ago from GPFans.com
F1: Tombazis confident of solution to engine row
'I believe we are going to be OK,' says the FIA's... Read More »
6h ago from Pitpass.com
Lewis Hamilton calls out Ferrari F1 team-mate on gym fail
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has laughed... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
