News Details
Williams: Sitting out for Lance was Robert's idea
Williams reserve Robert Kubica was supposed to make a final test appearance on the final day of testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya but took it upon himself to step aside and afford Lance Stroll an extra afternoon in the cockpit of the FW41. Team chief Claire Williams how Kubica made the call, 'It was under Robert's instigation. He knows that for the team's benefit, the race drivers need the maximum amount of mileage.' 'Robert is an incredibly considerate racing driver. We're very lucky in that. It was his generous offer yesterday. It was Robert, it was off his own bat. It wasn't the team. We haven't asked him. It wasn't Lance, he didn't ask him.' 'Clearly we were going to accept...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Kubica gives up final F1 test afternoon for Stroll
Williams has confirmed that Robert Kubica volunteered to give up his...
7y ago from Crash.net
Kubica chose to give final session over to Stroll
When Williams announced ahead of this morning's running that's its plans...
7y ago from Pitpass.com
Kubica Volunteered to Stand Down from Final Day...
Robert Kubica volunteered to sacrifice his final testing opportunity of...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Robert Kubica is set for two further test outings in...
Williams development driver Robert Kubica has been handed two further...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez admits he ‘needs to work on mistakes’...
Marc Marquez admits he and younger brother Alex Marquez "were the...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The Aprilia and Jorge Martin saga: What’s next?
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin confirms desire to leave Aprilia for...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin confirms intention to leave Aprilia at...
Reigning World Champion Jorge Martin has released a statement confirming...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Veteran engineer Michael Cannon returns to Dale Coyne...
Dale Coyne Racing has announced that it has re-hired expert engineer...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Three drivers lose Indy 500 finishing positions after...
The NTT IndyCar Series has penalized three drivers following the...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Andretti Global, Prema Racing issued suspensions and...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Exclusive: Alex Palou “woke up at 3am and couldn't...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Co-driver dies after crash during Jim Clark rally in...
Roberts, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene near Duns in the Scottish...
5d ago from TheGuardian.com
Rally Portugal criticism causes WRC, FIA to address...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC signs new deal to race in Portugal until at least...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Portugal: Sebastien Ogier claims record-extending...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal dealt blow as rival PL club set to beat...
Arsenal target Joan Garcia is reportedly set to join Newcastle United. The...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal centre-back 'on brink' of contract renewal as...
Arsenal are reportedly on the brink of tying one of their key defenders...
5h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
'On the verge…' – Fabrizio Romano shares...
Arsenal fans can finally start to enjoy this summer's transfer window...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal hold concrete initial talks to sign Bundesliga...
Arsenal have reportedly commenced talks to land RB Leipzig striker...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner confirms talks with rival F1 teams
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
Hadjar expects his car to excel at Barcelona
Following an impressive showing last time out at... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
Sainz is unsure how Williams will perform at Barcelona
Despite Williams' impressive form in recent... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
