During the Brazilian Grand Prix, reports that Robert Kubica and Williams had reached an agreement regarding the team's second race seat for the 2018 season circulated in the paddock, and was quickly picked up by multiple media outlets. Both Canal and Formula 1 journalist Albert Fabrega reported the story, but it appears that neither contacted the team for confirmation, as a Williams spokesperson told The Drive that these claims are "completely untrue." The relationship between the Polish driver and the team continues to escalate, however, with multiple sources hinting that Kubica will test yet again with Williams, with plans for an appearance after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, according to both Autosport and Williams' technical director Paddy Lowe.

Lowe revealed that the rumors alleging that Kubica would get another chance with the team in Abu Dhabi had some substance to them. In an interview with Sky Sport Germany, Sascha Roos asked Lowe about these claims, and Lowe responded with news that is sure to excite Robert's fans.

"Yeah, almost certainly we will give him one of the tire test days after Abu Dhabi," said Lowe to Sky Sport, "this is a subject that's getting a lot of attention, I notice, but it's something we're working on internally, so we won't tell anyone what we're doing at this stage."