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Williams keen on Sirotkin as interest in Kubica cools

Russian 22-year-old Sergey Sirotkin has emerged as the top contender for the final seat on the 2018 Formula 1 grid with Williams, meaning that Robert Kubica's comeback dream may well be in tatters now. Willaims are looking to find a replacement for retired Brazilian veteran Felipe Massa for the forthcoming 2018 Formula 1 season. The team evaluated both Kubica and Sirotkin during Pirelli testing in Abu Dhabi last month. Sirotkin impressed during his half-day stint in the car and reportedly has $20-million sweetener for the seat courtesy of his backers SMP Bank. For now, Williams are remaining tight-lipped about the situation as are Kubica and Sirotkin, while no indication of an announcement...
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