Polish · Kraków, Poland · Born 7 December 1984Polish Formula 1 driver who became the first Pole to win an F1 race and made a remarkable comeback after a life-threatening rally accident.
Robert Kubica made history as the first Polish Formula One World Champion contender and the first Polish winner of a Grand Prix, taking victory at Canada in 2008 for BMW Sauber. An exceptional talent who was considered a future champion, his career was devastated by a severe rally accident in 2011 that nearly cost him his arm. His remarkable comeback to F1 with Williams in 2019, despite limited function in his right arm, is one of motorsport's most inspiring stories.
First Polish Formula 1 driver and race winner, remarkable comeback after rally accident
How They Played
Aggressive, precise driver with exceptional car control and racecraft
Lasting Impact
Pioneering Polish F1 driver who inspired a generation despite career-altering injury
Career Honours
- Canadian Grand Prix Winner 2008 (BMW Sauber)
- Race wins 1
- Podiums 12
- Pole positions 1
- First Polish F1 race winner
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Sauber | 2006–2009 | 76 |
| Renault F1 | 2010 | 12 |
| Williams (Reserve/Test Driver) | 2018 | — |
| Williams | 2019 | 17 |
| BMW Team ART (DTM) | 2020 | 16 |
| Alfa Romeo (Reserve/Test Driver) | 2020–2022 | 2 |
| WRT (FIA WEC LMP2) | 2022–2023 | — |
| AF Corse (FIA WEC Hypercar) | 2024 | — |
| Career Total | — | 123 |
Polish Athletes