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Kubica unhappy with Williams after deliberate DNF in Sochi

A rather despondent Robert Kubica was unimpressed with Williams' decision to retire his perfectly running car from Sunday's Russian Grand Prix. Unsurprisngly, Kubica had been running at the tail end of the field at Sochi, pitting twice during the first Safety Car period as his team aimed for him to complete his race on the option tyre. However, almost half-way through the 53-lap event, Williams decided to throw in the towel and retire Kubica's car. Haas interested in Kubica for 2020 testing/simulator role "We opted to retire Robert in order to conserve parts ahead of the intense flyaway races which end the season," revealed Willliams senior race engineer Dave Robson. But that...
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