Reports claiming that Robert Kubica has signed a deal to race for Williams next year are doing the rounds, with MN the first British media to join the chorus, writing that the deal is done and an announcement imminent.
For the past week, media in German and Poland reported that the 33-year-old is poised for a remarkable return to Formula 1 eight years after escaping death in a horrific rallying accident.
But in a show of relentless commitment and guts, Kubica looks set to resume a F1 career that was cut cruelly short when he was on the verge of superstardom.
Williams have opted for the youthful talents of George Russell next season and with regards to the second driver deputy team chief Claire Williams said last month, “We have a shortlist and Robert is on it, as are several other talented drivers.”
“Robert did a great job for the team this year, and he would be a fantastic teammate for George. But we are not yet ready to make a final decision,” she explained.
But at the same time it was made known that money would determine who got the garage bay next to Russell.
Since then Kubica has supposedly garnered support in his homeland to the tune of between $12-million and $15-million from PKN Orlen, a major Polish oil refiner and petrol retailer.
Meanwhile, Williams announced that Kubica will make his final FP1 outing of the season in Abu Dhabi for the team on Friday.
https://www.grandprix247.com/2018/11/16/kubica-will-i-be-in-williams-next-year-i-hope/
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