George Russell is in the 27th lap of the race for GP of Russia in Sochi slid straight into the guardrail. Nothing unusual if this didn’t happen in phase of the virtual safety car, so at lower speeds and just after stop in the pits. Of course, the assumption quickly spread that the mechanics might not have it tighten the wheels correctly. Shortly afterwards, however, the team withdrew from the race as well Roberta Kubico, but not for safety reasons, but for saving parts race car. That's it PKN Orlen, sponsor Roberta Kubica, caused great discontent.
Now, in this regard, s their position the team also announced Williams and explained what was in Sochi actually happened. To the misfortune of the young Russella was led by a problem with wheel holder system on the race car, Kubica but he really was taken from the race due to lack of spare parts. Surrender Cubes however, it is also associated with collisions Russell in Singapore, who is a Haas racer, Romain Grosjean pushed the young Briton from behind into a protective fence. They had to fix the car, a new accident Russell in Russia however, it meant: It will be tight with parts for the upcoming race on Japan.
Dave Robson, chief engineer at Williams, said: “In Sochi, we had a problem with the bike holder system on the Russell race car. As a result, the right front wheel did not engage properly and caused the brake to lock in before each turn. This system has been tested and proven to be very good. We will now check all the parts and do not expect this problem to recur. At Robert, however, we then decided to take the car out of the race because we are close to spare parts after the accidents in Singapore and Sochi. We work at full steam in the factory to supply them for future races."
