Why Kubica should race for Williams in Abu Dhabi
Williams claims it's in no rush to settle its 2018 line-up, but the reality is its options are slim. Now is the perfect time for it to get a definitive answer on Robert Kubica's capability, argues Stuart Codling…
"The problem with leaving your Christmas food shopping too late," mused a Formula 1 bigwig in Mexico last weekend, "is that you can end up with the last turkey on the shelf..."
This metaphor elegantly summarises the Williams team's quandary as it contemplates the scarcity of candidates to fill the second seat alongside Lance Stroll for 2018 - a season that could be make-or-break for the legendary British outfit, since its high-profile sponsorship deal with Martini is up for renewal at the end of it.
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