Williams have denied reports they have signed Robert Kubica for the next season as Felipe Massa's replacement, with the Brazilian retiring for a second time – although likely for good this time.
Several reports say a contract has been signed between the British team and the Polish driver, but in a statement on Tuesday, Williams denied the news and said an announcement about its 2018 driver would be made in due course, but should not be expected this weekend.
"Although conversations are ongoing with Kubica, it is still yet to be finally decided who will replace Massa," read a statement from the team.
"We will make an announcement when we have something to announce but nothing is planned this weekend in Abu Dhabi."
Kubica is in the running to replace Massa and has participated in a number of tests with the team recently to gauge his physical abilities following a rally accident in 2011, which caused significant injury to his right-arm.
However the team are also assessing a number of other drivers including Pascal Wehrlein and Paul di Resta.
It was expected the team would confirm Lance Stroll's 2018 team-mate this weekend, or possibly on Monday, with the post-season test taking place in Abu Dhabi – therefore giving the new driver a prime chance to familiarise themselves with the team and car.
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