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Sirotkin "needs to be given a chance" in F1 - Renault

Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul says Sergey Sirotkin would be worthy of a race seat in Formula 1 should Williams opt to pair the Russian alongside Lance Stroll in 2018. Sirotkin has emerged as the leading contender to take the final vacant seat on next season’s F1 grid, after a successful test with Williams in Abu Dhabi in November. The suggestion is that Sirotkin outperformed leading contender Robert Kubica in the test, and the Russian will also bring substantial financial backing with him should Williams award him the seat. Sirotkin has spent the past two seasons with Renault as its test and reserve driver, participating in six grand prix free practice sessions and two test days with...
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