Fighting spirit

Claire Williams says her F1 team needs Robert Kubica’s “fighting spirit” as it bids to recover from its 2018 season. Kubica has signed for Williams at the end of a year in which it recorded the worst constructors’ championship finish in its history, after placing last of the 10 teams. “Robert has done a great job this year,” said deputy team principal Williams of Kubica’s progress since he missed out on a 2018 drive. “I enjoy his company, just his fighting spirit. We need that in this team at the moment. We need everybody pushing and I think Robert is going to be a great addition for us.”