Robert Kubica thread

[Simmi]

These are the Kubica quotes about next year and maybe WRC2:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...medium=twitter

[rallyace]

WRC2 for Kubica next year actually sounds like a very reasonable (and clever) decision on his part (in case that is what he eventually decides upon, of course).

It's no wonder that Robert is unable to consistently compete with the biggest stars the WRC has to offer, but it seems that while he tries to stay realistic regarding his targets, deep down it seems like he expects more of himself than top 10 finishes. His own ambition might have led to his demise. Like he says: "I am too competitive just to drive around." And this is where the WRC2 comes into the picture.

Get in that car Robert, do WRC2, challenge for rally wins and develop your feeling with the car. In comparison, some Finnish drivers do dirt-biking from the age of 3 and get their first car and do amateur rallies at 12. Here we're talking about someone who used to be a circuit driver his entire life, and suddenly, in his late 20s is thrown into the world of rallying without as much as having ever been in a rally car before. And as if that wasn't enough, he has his limitations as well which would make most drivers, regardless of their level, completely unable to drive in the first place... and yet he is able to occassionally challenge the big boys until minor mistakes cost him in the end. If this man doesn't deserve one's respect within the rallying world... does anyone?

I hope he stays in professional rallying - regardless of the level. The sport in general needs people like him; people who are humble, professional and passionate about their sport. Being so underrated also means that he gives spectators a run for their money when he sets fastest stage times on stages that (seemingly) only him and Sebastién Ogier seem to excel on. He has a local following bigger than most of the biggest stars the sport has seen.

Please stay, Robert. The sport of rallying needs you.

[N.O.T]

He should go ERC first...

[RS]

He should go ERC first...

Yes, he's already won one WRC2 title. The same year he failed to finish one ERC event IIRC.

[peter_85]

Yes, he's already won one WRC2 title. The same year he failed to finish one ERC event IIRC.

And that's why he should go back to ERC? I don't think he care about winning in ERC because mostly there are not enough strong competitors.

[Quad]

in my opinion it would be better to mix for example DTM+selected WRC rounds. Earn some good money in racing and spend them on well prepared WRC car in less events

[RS]

And that's why he should go back to ERC? I don't think he care about winning in ERC because mostly there are not enough strong competitors.

But he's interested in WRC2?

[Andre Oliveira]

Maybe a WRC2 team next year K&K Lotos Rally Team

[Simmi]

Maybe a WRC2 team next year K&K Lotos Rally Team

That would be awesome! I would be interested to see where Katjo stacks up in WRC2.

[AL14]

I think that if he would not have wasted these two years with his approach, and used them to learn, he could have been ready for a competitive 2016. Maybe he could have gained a manufacturer seat too. What a pity...