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Sirotkin's father: 'Sergey stronger than Kubica in all areas'
The father of Sergey Sirotkin, Williams new recruit, says his son secured the coveted seat because he was "stronger" than Robert Kubica during testing in all areas. The 22-year-old Russian popped up on the scene as a surprise contender for the 2018 Williams drive alongside Lance Stroll, but ultimately performed beyond expectations when the Grove-based outfit pitted Sirotkin against Kubica at the team's post-season test in Abu Dhabi in November. Sirotkin's father Oleg says Williams' decision is a reflection his son's ability and performance. "Sergey proved to be stronger than Kubica in testing, both in qualifying and racing mode," he told the Tass news agency....
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