Robert Kubica

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Ok, I'm just soooo happy that Robert won, that for now I'll just give the latest news instead of pasting here too much info from Wikipedia:

Polish driver Robert Kubica, driving a BMW Sauber, has seized his first Formula One victory at the Canadian Grand Prix.

avatar by katchitup

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More about today's victory:

Kubica, who suffered the worst crash of his career at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve last year, led a BMW one-two after Hamilton and Ferrari's world champion Kimi Raikkonen collided in a pit-lane pile-up.

As Kubica crossed the finish line 16.4 seconds ahead of his teammate — so far that the runner-up wasn't even in sight on the 2.71-mile track — a member of his team said on the radio, "That's a historic win, Robert. You are leading the championship points". The Polish driver's simple answer: "Thanks". But he did show his excitement in the cockpit, pumping one fist in the air and then the other. Then hugging everyone within reach after getting out of his car. But, even after finishing second twice this season, Kubica likely would have still been looking for that first win if not for Hamilton's curious pit-road gaffe.

Kubica was untouched in the pit road crash and, after everyone else on the lead lap finally made their first pit stops, he found himself in the lead for good on lap 42. The Pole led the rest of the way, building a big enough lead over Heidfeld that he was able to stay in front as he made his last pit stop on 49.

source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtm...08/umcan108.xml

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Name: Robert Kubica

Team: BMW Sauber

Nationality: Polish

Podiums: 1

Date of Birth: December 7, 1984

Place of Birth: Krakow

In the year 2007, Kubica finished sixth in his full Formula One season, despite missing the US Grand Prix. Year 2006 saw this enthusiastic driver’s debut with BMW Sauber wherein he replaced Jacques Villeneuve to take over for the remaining six rounds. He scored maiden podium in Italy and retained seat for 2007.

In 2005, he won the Renault Series with four victories, three pole positions and 11 podiums. He bagged the second position in Macau Formula Three Grand Prix.

Year 2004 was also full of ups and downs for Kubica. He was seventh overall in Formula Three Euro series, with three podium finishes. And he was on the second position in Macau Formula Three Grand Prix. He marked his first season in Formula Three Euro series in the year 2003.

source: http://racing.indiatimes.com/Robert_Kubica...how/2869478.cms

JS[SHRIMP]

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Aw! I like Kubey!

double blush

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YES! Robert was amazing yesterday, well deserved victory

gillyice

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I don't think Robert (i call him rob) is NOT the most good-looking man on this earth, but he is a F1 star in his own right. I hope that he might be winning world championships in the near future. & Good luck for rob

on his F1 carreer path to superstardom .