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Robert Kubica

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Robert Kubica is a Polish racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2006 to 2010 with BMW Sauber and Renault, and returned in 2019 with Williams. He became the first Polish driver to win a Formula One race at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. In February 2011, Kubica suffered severe injuries to his right arm in a rally accident that interrupted his F1 career. After years of rehabilitation and competition in other series, he returned to F1.

Kubica has also served as a reserve and test driver for Alfa Romeo.

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Which Formula One race did Robert Kubica win?

Kubica won the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix for BMW Sauber at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. It was both his first Formula One victory and BMW Sauber's only championship Grand Prix win.

Why was Robert Kubica absent from Formula One after 2010?

He suffered severe injuries in a rally crash in Italy before the 2011 Formula One season. Damage to his right arm and hand prevented him from returning to a full-time F1 seat until Williams signed him for 2019.

Did Robert Kubica race in Formula One after leaving Williams?

Yes, he remained Alfa Romeo's reserve driver and made substitute starts in 2021 when Kimi Räikkönen was unavailable. He competed at the Dutch and Italian Grands Prix that season.

Did Robert Kubica win Le Mans?

Yes, Kubica shared the winning Ferrari 499P at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans with Yifei Ye and Phil Hanson. The result made him the first Polish overall winner of the race.