Farewell to a stand-up man: Kubica's comeback ends in frustration

“Sure you can ask her, but I think we can skip that. It takes a long time anyway,” said Kubica at the world association’s media round before the night race in Singapore. The fact that the Pole is back at all during the ordeal in the hothouse at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday (14.10:XNUMX p.m.) is still a miracle.

After an involuntary break of eight years, Kubica is back in the premier class this season. His serious injuries after a frightening rally accident at the beginning of 2011 almost ended the career of the Krakow native, who was considered the future Formula 1 world champion. His Grand Prix comeback could have been a story worthy of a film if his Williams racing car hadn't been so hopelessly inferior. And so Kubica is leaving at the end of the season at his own request.

“I have to do something again that will bring me back the joy of racing.” Robert Kubica Formula 1 is a ruthless world. The stand-up Kubica quickly became a side note again because he simply couldn't keep up with his team. So there was a bit of bitterness when the 34-year-old said: “I have to do something again that will bring me back the joy of racing.” In an insignificant race, fate struck It has been more than eleven years since Kubica experienced what was probably his finest hour in Formula 1. In Montreal he took his only race victory in a BMW and took over the lead in the World Championship. It seemed only a matter of time before this lanky, big-nosed man won a title. But BMW lost touch, and its car wasn't strong enough for Renault either. He had already signed a preliminary contract with Ferrari for 2012 when fate struck.

As a guest starter in an insignificant rally in Italy, Kubica went off the track. A guardrail pierced his car. His right arm was saved in an emergency operation, but he can only use it to a limited extent. “The biggest adjustment was in the head. It’s incredible how the brain and body adapt to new conditions,” Kubica told the trade magazine “Auto, Motor und Sport” in the summer. His left arm is faster and more precise “than the left arm of 99 percent of all people.” Fought back impressively He has accepted his disability, says Kubica. And he fought his way back through successful rally appearances and impressive test drives in a Formula 1 car. “His strength and dedication are remarkable,” said five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in Singapore. “He is an inspiration for everyone who has had bad experiences,” added Haas driver Romain Grosjean.

But Kubica cannot expect any consideration on the track. His young teammate George Russell is also usually faster, and Kubica usually appears at the bottom of the results lists. “It's a very difficult and tough season for everyone at Williams. That’s why I decided that I would look at other options,” said Kubica.

He doesn’t want to stay in Formula 1 “at any price”; the chances are minimal anyway. The German Touring Car Masters could be a target, Audi is probably interested. Robert Kubica's racing driver story has not yet been told.

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Farewell to a stand-up man: Kubica's comeback ends in frustration

Robert Kubica is simply not a man for big emotions. This remarkable racing driver actually didn't want to hear the warm words of his colleagues about his recently announced departure from the Williams Formula 1 team.

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