Robert Kubica
born 7 Dec 1984 · #88 · raced 2006–2021
Robert Kubica, a Polish driver, made a significant impact during his initial Formula 1 tenure with BMW Sauber. Known for his technical feedback and aggressive yet precise driving style, he secured 1 pole positions and 1 victories, notably at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. His career was tragically interrupted by a severe rally crash in 2011, preventing him from returning to F1 until 2019, a remarkable testament to his resilience despite physical limitations. Kubica's story remains one of immense talent, unfulfilled potential, and unwavering determination within the sport.
All-time records
Where Robert Kubica ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 10th in Youngest F1 Race Winners (23y 184d)
- 11th in Youngest F1 Podium Finishers (21y 277d)
- 12th in Youngest F1 Pole Sitters (23y 121d)
- 15th in Longest F1 Careers (15y 37d)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Sauber | 1 | 9 | 137 |
| Renault | 0 | 3 | 136 |
| Williams | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfa Romeo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Valencia Street Circuit | 0 | 5.67 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 5.4 |
| Sepang International Circuit | 0 | 5 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 4.6 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 1 | 4 |
| Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | 0 | 3.6 |
| Yas Marina Circuit | 0 | 3.33 |
| Istanbul Park | 0 | 3.2 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 2.86 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Nick Heidfeld57 shared races · Compare with Nick Heidfeld (2008)
- George Russell21 shared races · Compare with George Russell (2019)
- Vitaly Petrov19 shared races · Compare with Vitaly Petrov (2010)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Williams | Kubica vs RussellRobert Kubica vs George Russell | 4–17 |
| 2010 | Renault | Kubica vs PetrovRobert Kubica vs Vitaly Petrov | 17–2 |
| 2009 | BMW Sauber | Heidfeld vs KubicaNick Heidfeld vs Robert Kubica | 10–7 |
| 2008 | BMW Sauber | Heidfeld vs KubicaNick Heidfeld vs Robert Kubica | 7–11 |
| 2007 | BMW Sauber | Heidfeld vs KubicaNick Heidfeld vs Robert Kubica | 10–6 |
| 2006 | BMW Sauber | Heidfeld vs KubicaNick Heidfeld vs Robert Kubica | 3–3 |
18 circuitsShow all▾
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Valencia Street Circuit
- Circuit de Monaco
- Sepang International Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Istanbul Park
- Hockenheimring
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Bahrain International Circuit
- Marina Bay Street Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Hungaroring
- Suzuka Circuit
20212 racesAlfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | P14 | 0 | |
| 16 | P15 | 0 |
Earlier seasons2006–2019 (6 seasons)▾
201921 racesWilliams▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | P19 | 0 | |
| 19 | P16 | 0 | |
| 19 | Oil leak | 0 | |
| 20 | P18 | 0 | |
| — | P17 | 0 | |
| 18 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 19 | P16 | 0 | |
| 15 | P17 | 0 | |
| — | P17 | 0 | |
| 19 | P19 | 0 | |
| 18 | P107 places better than season average (P16.9) | 1 | |
| 20 | P15 | 0 | |
| 17 | P20 | 0 | |
| 18 | P18 | 0 | |
| 19 | P18 | 0 | |
| 20 | P18 | 0 | |
| 17 | P18 | 0 | |
| — | P16 | 0 | |
| 18 | P17 | 0 | |
| 20 | P16 | 0 | |
| 20 | P17 | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Robert Kubica’s average finish in 2019 (P16.9, retirements excluded).
201019 racesRenault▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | P5 | 10 | |
| 7 | P9 | 2 | |
| 8 | P5 | 10 | |
| 3 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 8 | P7 | 6 | |
| 9 | P8 | 4 | |
| 3 | P3 | 15 | |
| 8 | Retired | 0 | |
| 7 | P7 | 6 | |
| 6 | Driveshaft | 0 | |
| 6 | P5 | 10 | |
| 8 | P7 | 6 | |
| 7 | P6 | 8 | |
| 2 | P3 | 15 | |
| 7 | P8 | 4 | |
| 8 | P5 | 10 | |
| 6 | P4 | 12 | |
| 9 | P2 | 18 | |
| 9 | P115 places worse than season average (P5.9) | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Robert Kubica’s average finish in 2010 (P5.9, retirements excluded).
200917 racesBMW Sauber▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | P10 | 0 | |
| 8 | P28 places better than season average (P10.3) | 8 | |
| 9 | P9 | 0 | |
| 7 | P8 | 1 | |
| 13 | Oil leak | 0 | |
| 5 | P46 places better than season average (P10.3) | 5 | |
| 10 | P8 | 1 | |
| 18 | P13 | 0 | |
| 16 | P14 | 0 | |
| 12 | P13 | 0 | |
| 10 | P7 | 2 | |
| 17 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 10 | P11 | 0 | |
| 13 | P188 places worse than season average (P10.3) | 0 | |
| 17 | P13 | 0 | |
| 6 | Engine | 0 | |
| 4 | P14 | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Robert Kubica’s average finish in 2009 (P10.3, retirements excluded).
200818 races, 1 winBMW Sauber▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | P116 places worse than season average (P4.9) | 0 | |
| 11 | P6 | 3 | |
| 6 | P2 | 8 | |
| 4 | P116 places worse than season average (P4.9) | 0 | |
| 11 | P3 | 6 | |
| 8 | P6 | 3 | |
| 3 | P3 | 6 | |
| 4 | P8 | 1 | |
| 7 | P7 | 2 | |
| 10 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 5 | P5 | 4 | |
| 2 | P1 | 10 | |
| 5 | P2 | 8 | |
| 5 | P4 | 5 | |
| 4 | P4 | 5 | |
| 1 | P3 | 6 | |
| 4 | P2 | 8 | |
| 2 | Collision | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Robert Kubica’s average finish in 2008 (P4.9, retirements excluded).
200716 racesBMW Sauber▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | P5 | 4 | |
| 9 | Hydraulics | 0 | |
| 9 | P7 | 2 | |
| 14 | P9 | 0 | |
| 6 | P5 | 4 | |
| 5 | P8 | 1 | |
| 7 | P5 | 4 | |
| 5 | P7 | 2 | |
| 5 | P4 | 5 | |
| 4 | P4 | 5 | |
| 8 | Accident | 0 | |
| 8 | P5 | 4 | |
| 5 | P4 | 5 | |
| 6 | P6 | 3 | |
| 7 | P1811 places worse than season average (P6.7) | 0 | |
| 5 | Gearbox | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Robert Kubica’s average finish in 2007 (P6.7, retirements excluded).
20066 racesBMW Sauber▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | P9 | 0 | |
| 12 | P9 | 0 | |
| 9 | P13 | 0 | |
| 6 | P36 places better than season average (P9.2) | 6 | |
| 8 | P12 | 0 | |
| 9 | Disqualified | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Robert Kubica’s average finish in 2006 (P9.2, retirements excluded).