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Williams explain Kubica's Sochi DNF after sponsor scrutiny

Williams have reaffirmed the reason for retiring Robert Kubica's car during the Russian Grand Prix after questions were raised by the Polish driver's chief sponsor. Kubica was called into the pits shortly after team-mate George Russell crashed into the barriers under the VSC following suspected brake failure. Article continues under video That raised questions at Orlen, who are estimated to have put £10million behind Kubica to secure a race seat at Williams this year and company spokesperson Joanna Zakrzewska posted on Twitter: "Following the retirement of Robert Kubica from Sunday's Russian GP, we have officially asked the ROKiT Williams Racing team for an explanation. Based on that...
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