During his first professional season in Formula Renault, Kubica scored his maiden pole position and also became a member of Renault’s driver development programme.
After Formula Renault, Kubica moved to the Formula Three Euro Series. In 2006 Kubica became the official third test driver for the BMW Sauber Formula One team. His results in both Friday testing and private test sessions, along with the words of BMW Sauber’s manager Mario Theissen, led to speculation that he would become Poland’s first ever Formula One racing driver in 2007.
In August 2006, Kubica replaced teammate Jacques Villeneuve at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix. In the race, he finished in seventh place, but was disqualified after the race for having an underweight car. Villeneuve decided to leave the BMW Sauber team soon after the race,and Kubica’s position in the team for the remainder of the season was confirmed by BMW.
Kubica achieved the first win of his F1 career at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. On July 29, 2009 BMW announced they will leave Formula 1 at the end of 2009, making Kubica a free agent for the 2010 season. It has been announced that he has signed for Renault F1, the team he tested during his junior career.
FACT FILE
Date of Birth 07/12/1984
Place of Birth Krakow
Team BMW Sauber
Nationality Polish
Podiums 8
Points 129
Grand Prix entered 55
World Championships 0
First race 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix
First win 2008 Canadian Grand Prix
Last win 2008 Canadian Grand Prix
2008 position 4th (75 pts)
