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F1: Kubica Joins Renault For 2010
Renault has announced that Robert Kubica will replace Fernando Alonso in 2010...
SPEED Staff  |  Posted October 07, 2009   Charlotte, NC
Robert Kubica will be the lead driver at the Renault F1 team for 2010. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Robert Kubica will be the lead driver at the Renault F1 team for 2010. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

Renault has announced that Robert Kubica will replace Fernando Alonso in 2010.

The Renault F1 Team made the announcement in a statement posted on its official website Wednesday.

Kubica moves to Renault having spent his whole Formula One career at BMW Sauber.

"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,” said Team boss Bob Bell. “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 has a history with Renault having tested a Formula One car for the team as a reward for winning the 2005 World Series by Renault title.

"I am very happy I will be joining Renault in the 2010 season," said Kubica. "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 One.”

Kubica finished on the podium in only his third Grand Prix, and scored his only victory to date in Canada in 2008.

"I share with Renault a strong winning mentality and feel comfortable with their friendly and open attitude,” Kubica added. “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."

A rumor surfaced Wednesday that even after replacing Fernando Alonso with Kubica, Renault is also on the lookout for a teammate for the 24-year-old Pole.

It is believed team management is not keen on the underperforming rookie Romain Grosjean, who was championed by the disgraced former boss Flavio Briatore.

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