Kubica i zvanicno u Renaultu, ja bih radije u Williams, ali eto on je tako odlucio, valjda zna zasto
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Renault confirms Kubica for 2010
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 13:11
Robert Kubica will replace Ferrari-bound Fernando Alonso at Renault for next season, the Enstone-based team confirmed on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old will make the switch from BMW Sauber more than three years on from making his Formula 1 debut with the team, Kubica having unexpectedly come on to the driver market in late July after BMW announced it was quitting the sport at the end of the season.
Announcing the signing of the highly-rated Pole, acting Renault team principal Bob Bell said the outfit had been keeping tabs on his progress since he burst onto the F1 scene in mid-2006 – adding that he expected Kubica to play an integral part in Renault’s bid to return to the front of the sport.
“We are very excited to have signed Robert with the Renault F1 Team starting next season,” Bell said in a statement.
“Ever since Robert made his Grand Prix debut in 2006, he has been on our radar as one of the most naturally talented drivers of his generation and he has delivered on that promise so it’s great to have secured him in one of our cars next season.
“Renault has high ambitions and hopes for the future of the team and we feel that Robert can play a big role in fulfilling them.”
Kubica said he was pleased to be renewing his relationship with the French manufacturer having won its junior World Series in 2005 and then carried out his F1 test with the carmaker’s F1 outfit later that year.
The Pole, who finished third in last year’s world championship after scoring his maiden F1 win, is already setting his sights on a first sustained championship push next season.
“I am very happy I will be joining Renault in the 2010 season,” Kubica said.
“I feel I have a special connection with this team because in 2005 I won the World Series by Renault.
“This gave me the chance to test with the team in Barcelona, which led to my debut in Formula 1.
“I share with Renault a strong winning mentality and feel comfortable with their friendly and open attitude.
“I’m highly motivated and optimistic that together we can be at the front of the grid next year and hopefully fighting for the world title.”
The length of Kubica’s contract was not revealed in Renault’s press statement, although it hinted the relationship would last for more than a single campaign by saying the Pole would drive for the team “from the 2010 season onwards”.
Renault has yet to decide on its new lead driver's team-mate for 2010, with its current number two Romain Grosjean, Heikki Kovalainen and Timo Glock all drivers linked with the seat.