Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
By BMWF1Talk
October 5 2009
We hear that the word in the paddock is that current BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica is to be publicly named Renault driver as soon as tomorrow. Renault announced a few weeks ago that it would be revealing their 2010 Alonso replacement this week, and yesterday Toyota's dirrector Howett admitted that he feared they had just lost the "battle" to get the Polish driver on board.
We shall see...stay tuned!
We will bring you updates as soon as more information emerges.
On a final note, we'd hope he remained in the team, but unfortunately the current situation of the team for 2010 doesn't look too good, and given the feelings after the 2008 missed championship, Robert was keen to look at options outside
Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
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Date: 05/10/2009 19:21
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Walsingham (IP Logged)
Date: 05/10/2009 20:07
I think he needs to change environment, I just hope he knows what he is doing.
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 05/10/2009 21:09
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 05/10/2009 23:51
NobleF1: Renault is set to confirm Robert Kubica at 10am tomorrow morning UK time - so check out autosport.com for more details then.
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: wingman1961 (IP Logged)
Date: 06/10/2009 01:01
I hope he will be happy at Renault and they can give him good car so he can be in top three F1 drivers or better next season. I wish him well.
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 06/10/2009 10:56
Quote:NobleF1: There are suggestions that the Renault-Kubica announcement has been delayed for unspecified reasons. It may be later today or even tomorrow
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Gemm (IP Logged)
Date: 06/10/2009 18:04
Considering how close to season end we are and another delay in announcement... maybe it's that Renault is negotiating with Renault to release Kubica with immediate effecf to race for Renault in Brasil and Abu Dhabi? Grosjean is not doing Renault any favours so far and BMW does not really care about WDC standings in 2009 as they won't receive TV money anyway (not signing Concorde Agreement)
Considering no tests allowed before 2010, it would make sense for Renault to give Kubica any chance to try current car to give feedback to engineers as early as possible regarding 2010 car design.
Considering no tests allowed before 2010, it would make sense for Renault to give Kubica any chance to try current car to give feedback to engineers as early as possible regarding 2010 car design.
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 06/10/2009 18:47
Gemm, have you seen Fisi recently?
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: sessions (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 05:57
Maybe he will have Villeneuve as his team mate. Wouldn't that be ironic.
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Raid Phoenix (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 09:13
Nick may still be Kubica's teammate afterall! hehe
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 09:20
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Walsingham (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 09:21
now that would be funny. nick is surely great candidate but I think Renault should take someone whose driving style is close to Kubica/Alonso. that'll save them a lot of headaches
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 09:30
Spot on Wals! And they need a bigger driver, not a short one ...
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Gemm (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 09:48
Quote:barteks
Spot on Wals! And they need a bigger driver, not dwarf...
be polite please
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Raid Phoenix (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 10:12
Barteks, that kind kind of disgusting comment in another forum would have edged you close to being banned...
Additionally I would say that Renault (or any other team) would rather have small drivers than tall ones, for simple engineering reasons, so don't see how come Nick's height would be a problem for anyone, even if his teammate was much taller.
I should ask u 2, are you for the kind of n2 driver style of Schumi-Ferrari or Alonso-Renault-Mclaren?
Seems you are afraid of Nick getting the same chances as Kubica?
lol
PS. According to that article Kub would decide on his signing depending of his teammate name (afraid of Kimi or Nick?) and his race engineers (seems he is trying to bring Toni Cuquerella)
Racing against the machine!
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Additionally I would say that Renault (or any other team) would rather have small drivers than tall ones, for simple engineering reasons, so don't see how come Nick's height would be a problem for anyone, even if his teammate was much taller.
I should ask u 2, are you for the kind of n2 driver style of Schumi-Ferrari or Alonso-Renault-Mclaren?
Seems you are afraid of Nick getting the same chances as Kubica?
lol
PS. According to that article Kub would decide on his signing depending of his teammate name (afraid of Kimi or Nick?) and his race engineers (seems he is trying to bring Toni Cuquerella)
Racing against the machine!
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Walsingham (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 10:21
Quote:GemmQuote:barteks
Spot on Wals! And they need a bigger driver, not dwarf...
be polite please
I for example am not much bigger than Heidfeld, but I dont feel offended. Im bit like my new computer - not very big but extremely effective and quite impressive
Oh, and humble.
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 10:32
Guys, you didn't understand my post. BMW have had big problems during last 4 years because drivers were so different. Not only because of driving style but also due to different size. If Kubica goes to Renault and has another small team-mate then he's cooked. It's simply not possible to design a decent car in such a situation...
BTW. Gemm, is Nick taller than Bernie?
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BTW. Gemm, is Nick taller than Bernie?
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Gemm (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 11:06
'Dwarf' driver will have no problem in car designed for Kubica. The will simply bring the pedals backwards and adjust his seating position if needed.
And if they bring Kubica as number 1 the car will designed around him.
And if they bring Kubica as number 1 the car will designed around him.
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 11:16
That's a good point.
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Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: Gemm (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 11:24
Still no news. There is new hot rumour of RedBull signing Kimi and letting Webber go. Is this meaning last minute offer from Mclaren to Kubica. Or would they rather take Webber suddenly fre?
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: tghik (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 12:32
Say what you want but I'd like to see kubica in mclaren. Hamilton and Kubica would be a war, same as in the past ...
Re: Kubica to be announced as Renault driver tomorrow?
Posted by: barteks (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 13:14
Confirmed:
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