Sergey Sirotkin is increasingly likely to line-up on the 2018 Formula 1 grid as a Williams driver at the expense of fan favourite Robert Kubica whose return dream looks to be in tatters for now despite coming up with a substantial amount of backing for the drive. Confirmed for Williams is Canadian teenager Lance Stroll whose place is financed by his billionaire father, but the second seat has been subject to speculation since Williams decided to prolong the decision-making process while all other teams have announced their drivers for next season. Sources close to 22-year-old Sirotkin claim the deal was struck before Christmas, with his Russian backers which include SMP bank and other...
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