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Kubica Robert(Poland, 07/12/1984)
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88Biography of F1 driver Kubica Robert
Website: www.kubica.pl
Robert Kubica (born on 7 December 1984 in Krakow, Poland) is a Polish racing driver who has built a high-level career across single-seaters, rallying and endurance racing, culminating in overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2025 with a Ferrari 499P entered by AF Corse.
After starting in karting, Kubica quickly established himself in the European junior formulae. The decisive step came with the World Series by Renault title in 2005, a result that propelled him into Formula 1 and opened the door to a test-driver pathway towards his World Championship debut.
His Formula 1 debut came in 2006 with BMW Sauber, where he stood out for single-lap speed and race consistency. The turning point arrived in 2008: in Montreal he claimed his first and only World Championship victory at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix, becoming the first Polish driver to win a Formula 1 race. That season he remained in contention near the top of the standings, collecting podiums and strong results. After BMW Sauber, he raced with Renault, achieving several important finishes and podiums in 2010.
In February 2011, just as a move to Ferrari was approaching, a serious rally accident abruptly interrupted his single-seater career. A long recovery process gradually brought him back to competition, first through alternative programmes and later at the highest level. In the meantime, in 2013 he won the WRC2 title, confirming his competitiveness on a completely different technical terrain.
His return to Formula 1 materialised with a full-time comeback in 2019 with Williams. He later remained in the paddock as a reserve and development driver, before returning to racing in 2021 by replacing Kimi Raikkonen for two Grands Prix with Alfa Romeo, competing at the Dutch and Italian Grands Prix.
In parallel, Kubica built an increasingly central role in endurance racing. After early notable experiences in long-distance events, he won the LMP2 title in the FIA WEC in the 2023 season. He then moved to the Hypercar top class with AF Corse at the wheel of the Ferrari 499P number 83, a private entry closely integrated within Ferrari’s technical ecosystem.
The year 2025 marked a peak: in the 93rd edition of the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, Kubica won overall together with Yifei Ye and Phil Hanson in the Ferrari 499P #83 of AF Corse, achieving a historic result for Poland. In the same season he also claimed pole position at Austin in the Lone Star Le Mans, confirming his single-lap competitiveness in a highly competitive Hypercar field.
Among the most significant curiosities, Kubica belongs to the small group of drivers to have won both a Formula 1 Grand Prix and the overall 24 Hours of Le Mans, a very rare achievement in the modern era. Privately he has always maintained a very reserved profile; professionally he is known for a methodical working approach and for his technical contribution to car development throughout all phases of his career.
Current season statistics
Formula 1 Season*
| Year | Team | Chassis | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sauber | C41 | 0 |
| 2019 | Williams | —- | 1 |
| 2010 | Renault | R30 | 136 |
| 2009 | BMW | F1.09 | 17 |
| 2008 | BMW | F1.08 | 75 |
| 2007 | BMW | F1.07 | 39 |
| 2006 | BMW | F1.06 | 6 |
Qualifying teammate battle
| Year | Team | Teammate | Win | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ROKiT Williams Racing (—-) | Russell G. | 0 VS 21 | |
| 2010 | Renault F1 Team (R30) | Petrov V. | 17 VS 2 | |
| 2009 | BMW Sauber F1 Team (F1.09) | Heidfeld N. | 10 VS 7 | |
| 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team (F1.08) | Heidfeld N. | 13 VS 5 | |
| 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team (F1.07) | Heidfeld N. | 5 VS 11 | |
| 2006 | BMW Sauber F1 Team (F1.06) | Heidfeld N. | 1 VS 5 | |
| Total | 46 VS 51 | |||
Best results in Formula 1 *
| Grand Prix | Team | Chassis | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| German GP 2019 | ROKiT Williams Racing | —- | 10 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 5 |
| Brazilian GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 9 |
| Korean GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 5 |
| Singapore GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 7 |
| Italian GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 8 |
| Belgian GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 3 |
| German GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 7 |
| European GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 5 |
| Canadian GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 7 |
| Turkish GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 6 |
| Monaco GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 3 |
| Spanish GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 8 |
| Chinese GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 5 |
| Malaysian GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 4 |
| Australian GP 2010 | Renault F1 Team | R30 | 2 |
| Singapore GP 2009 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.09 | 8 |
| Brazilian GP 2009 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.09 | 2 |
| Japanese GP 2009 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.09 | 9 |
| Belgian GP 2009 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.09 | 4 |
| European GP 2009 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.09 | 8 |
| Turkish GP 2009 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.09 | 7 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2009 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.09 | 10 |
| Chinese GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 6 |
| Japanese GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 2 |
| Italian GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 3 |
| Belgian GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 6 |
| European GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 3 |
| Hungarian GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 8 |
| German GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 7 |
| French GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 5 |
| Canadian GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 1 |
| Monaco GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 2 |
| Turkish GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 4 |
| Spanish GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 4 |
| Bahrain GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 3 |
| Malaysian GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 2 |
| Australian GP 2008 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.08 | 9 |
| Brazilian GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 5 |
| Belgian GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 9 |
| Japanese GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 7 |
| Italian GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 5 |
| Turkish GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 8 |
| Hungarian GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 5 |
| German GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 7 |
| British GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 4 |
| French GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 4 |
| Monaco GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 5 |
| Spanish GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 4 |
| Bahrain GP 2007 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.07 | 6 |
| Brazilian GP 2006 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.06 | 9 |
| Japanese GP 2006 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.06 | 9 |
| Italian GP 2006 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | F1.06 | 3 |
