F1: Kubica Back On Track With Mercedes DTM Car

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F1: Kubica Back On Track With Mercedes DTM Car

Robert Kubica last entered a Formula One race in 2010...

Adam Cooper | http://www.speedtv.com | Posted January 24, 2013 Balen (BEL)

Robert Kubica tested a DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé at Valencia in January. (Photo Mercedes-Benz)

Robert Kubica enjoyed his first test in the Mercedes DTM car at Valencia today, running a handy 114 laps in a day affected by rain.

His last appearance in an F1 car to date came at the same track with Lotus Renault GP on February 3rd, 2011.

“My first day of testing in a DTM car was great fun and I learned a lot about the series and the DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé,” said the Pole. “The first installation lap was in the dry, then a few heavy showers of rain came down and we had to wait for the track to dry out. All in all, it was a good experience, getting to know the car in different weather conditions.

“I was able to get to grips with the DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé and felt very comfortable in the car, even though after my long break it meant adjusting to the high downforce that a state-of-the art DTM race car produces. I'm very pleased with my performance on this first day of DTM testing and had no problems whatsoever in the car."

Adam Cooper notched up his 28th season as a racing journalist in 2012. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.