Former F1 driver Robert Kubica opens up on fears of retirement

Robert Kubica driving in the Alfa Romeo during FP1 in Barcelona. — Photo: © LAT Images

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Former F1 driver 'scared' of major career milestone

The former driver has no intention of retiring anytime soon

Tyler Rowlinson

Monday 22 January 2024 10:57

Former F1 driver Robert Kubica has admitted that he is scared by the thought of retiring from racing.

The Pole, who turns 40 this year, has continued to fuel his passion for motorsport and has found great success in the World Endurance Championship, winning the LMP2 class last year, as well as finishing second in the 24 hour of Le Mans in the same class, both with Team WRT.

Kubica will make the step up to Hypercars this season, driving with Ferrari’s AF Corse team.

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His F1 career looked to have been cut short in 2011 after a life-threatening rally accident during the off-season left him with multiple injuries and requiring lengthy surgery.

Robert Kubica has found great success in the WEC

His F1 career looked to be over after a life threatening rally accident in 2011

Kubica: Thought of retirement scares me

But he would make his return to the sport in 2017 as a test driver and would find success in the WEC and Kubica does not plan on hanging up his gloves anytime soon.

Speaking with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Kubica said: “How long will I continue racing? I have had the great fortune that my passion has become my job.