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Damaged parts force Williams to change Kubica's chassis

Williams identified late on Friday irreparable damage on Robert Kubica's FW42 chassis that forced the team to break F1's curfew to build up a new car for the Pole. Kubica's FW42 was fitted with a new upgrade package but running was compromised at the outset in FP1 when the Williams lost a piece of bodywork. Preparations at the end of the day revealed a damaged components that could not be repaired at the track, thus forcing the team to build up the team's spare chassis for Kubica. 'Groundwork' in place at Williams for step forward - Russell However, the change will not entail a penalty for Williams as teams are allowed to break the curfew twice over the course of the season. Between Kubica...
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