Category: Robert Kubica

Jenson Button ended the final day of testing at Jerez on top, as the team’s enjoyed their first rain-free session of the week.  Read more... (341 words, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)

Robert Kubica began life as a Renault driver with a visit to the team’s Enstone factory to trail the cockpit for this year’s R30.

The Pole also met new team boss Eric Boullier – putting paid to any suggestion that he will not driver for the French Manufacturer in 2010.  Read more... (348 words, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)

With the current Formula One season over, Robert Kubica has been trying his hand at another form of motor sport – rallying. The Polish driver led his class on the opening day of the Sicilian Taormina-Messina rally, however crashed out and retired on Saturday.  Read more... (144 words, estimated 35 secs reading time)

Was Robert Kubica’s switch to Renault a good move? What’s in it for him – and do Renault really believe he can replace their prodigal son Fernando Alonso?  Read more... (446 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

Robert Kubica will drive for the Renault team in the 2010 season, it was revealed today. The Pole’s services have been fought over, chiefly by Renault and Toyota, since BMW announced their withdrawal from F1 earlier this year, but Renault have proved the most attractive destination.  Read more... (285 words, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)

Robert Kubica has admitted that the ongoing saga concerning Renault and the Singapore Grand Prix has complicated his future plans.

The Pole has potentially been left without a drive for next season in the wake of BMW’s decision to leave the sport, and Renault was thought to be one of his likely destinations. But he said today that the questions hanging over the team have made matters more difficult.  Read more... (233 words, estimated 56 secs reading time)

Robert Kubica has said that he regrets not having been able to challenge for the world championship last year, in the light of seeing his prospects for this year evaporate.  Read more... (255 words, 1 image, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)

Robert Kubica has said that he could have got third place on the grid instead of the fourth with which he ended Saturday’s qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix.  Read more... (216 words, 1 image, estimated 52 secs reading time)

Senior figures at BMW Sauber have rubbished Bernie Ecclestone’s proposal to introduce gold, silver and bronze medals for the top three drivers in grands prix. The idea, which would also alter how the world championship is won, was proposed by commercial-rights holder Ecclestone in a bid to spice up competition for the top three positions towards the end of races.  Read more... (291 words, estimated 1:10 mins reading time)

BMW Sauber have confirmed that they are retaining both Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica for the 2009 season, with Christian Klien staying as their test driver.

“We see Nick and Robert as a strong driver pairing and Christian as an experienced test driver,” Mario Theissen explained. “We are in no doubt that we will again achieve our ambitious aims with them in the team’s fourth year.”  Read more... (251 words, 1 image, estimated 1:00 mins reading time)