So Robert Kubica's a bit of an enigma in my eyes. Don't worry, I'm about to explain why.
This is the guy who, before the season pretty much began, had already dismissed himself from fighting for the title. And unless they were driving a Ferrari or McLaren, most of the other drivers felt this way too. Can you really blame them?
There is hardly ever room for the little guys. It is a truth that we F1 fans have to bitterly acknowledge. We accept deep down that the constructors title can only be won by two teams, and it is not particularly hard to guess which teams.
But it is in the cockpit that there is a difference made. It is here where a driver can either flourish or diminish.
And Robert has certainly been flourishing. In Australia, he would certainly have gotten pole position had he not made an off track excursion, yet he still managed second. That race would have been excellent indeed had he not been crashed into by Nakajima.
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In Malaysia, having driven a lonely race where he had been 20 seconds behind Kimi Raikkonen, and 20 seconds ahead of Heikki Kovalainen in a Finn sandwich, he got his first podium of the year.
Need I say anything about Bahrain since the media said it all, with the predictable, but enjoyable headline "Pole on Pole." He had beaten the superior cars to the front of the grid. And even after the BMW mechanics had neglected to mention the oil on the track, he still managed to bring home a second podium for the Swiss/German based team.
A neat fourth place followed after the return to Europe, and he pocketed a handful of points. He also added another trophy to his collection in Monaco, with another second place.
We now return to Canada, the site of Robert’s 2007 horror crash. No doubt his memories of the place are now only happy ones, after a certain somebody neglected their brakes. He was now part of the minority of drivers who have won a race this season. BMW ruined the Ferrari party; they were now no longer the only team to have enjoyed a 1–2.
But even after this Robert was still dismissing any title chances. He led the hunt for the WDC, but insisted that he would not win. This race was followed by miserable ones, and BMW have not recovered truly since.
So it seems odd that Kubica recently released a statement about how he was going to keep fighting for the title, despite being in a less enviable position than merely a few months back, where he was point-blank denying his chances.
But he has every hope, and every right to keep fighting. Despite being in an inferior car, he is currently separating the two Ferraris in the table, and those who follow the sport know that a single DNF can make a huge impact on the final result.
I’m still supporting Kimi all the way to Interlagos, but if he does fail to win his second championship this year, I hope it that it is Robert Kubica he loses to.
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2 months ago
I wouldnt mind him either - if Kimi or Felipe do not pull through, very nice piece about Bobby K
2 months ago
Nice article. I feel that Robert would be a much more deserving winner than say Massa, who despite what he has done this year, I for some reason that I can't quite put my finger on, cannot think of him as a potential world champ. Still Roberts time will definitely come. 2010 in a Ferrari.
from 2 months ago
I think Ferrari will field Alonso far before they choose Kubica, or Vettel for that matter.
Is it too late for Robert Kubica to snatch the championship?
Yes
If Kubica won the championship, my feelings would be neutral, just like Kubica himself. He is a boring man, he doesn't venture out when visiting all the exotic locales. He chooses to sleep near the paddock and eat only what his physiologist recommends. He has no flare, he has no heart. Hamilton is my pick, obviously I'm extremely biased, but he has heart, he has soul. He goes out, he lives life, he dates a hot ass chick and he is a perfect gentleman and a poster boy for sportsmanship.
P.S. I hate Alonso
from 2 months ago
haha i love this comment, well mainly the ending!
I agree that Kubica is a great driver, but he has no soul, no flare, like nick says. Lewis is of course who I will be rooting for, as he has plenty of flare, but this may be because Lewis is constantly reported here in the UK and Kubica is not, but it is known as a fact that Kubica is quite boring. I like the guy tho, and if Lewis doesn't win or Heikki, i'd be rooting for Kubica.
P.S. I also hate Alonso.
P.S.S Lewis girlfriend is sooo hot!
from 2 months ago
yes nick hamilton is s perfect gentleman
from 2 months ago
Nice comments Mike. I can't wait to see him battling it out in a constantly competitive car.
To Nick and Ryan: Sorry, I can't take Nicole Scherzinger seriously. I couldn't take anybody seriously if their latest song was 'When I grow up, I wanna be famous,' no matter hot hot they were. I don't understand the male brain.
Perfect gentleman?
(On Kimi Raikkonen): He doesn't have the balls to brake late!
Oh yes, I consider his etiquette to be of the highest standard.
from 2 months ago
come on Jane you chose the wrong line to quote, You should have chosen; "when I grow up, I wanna have boobies" Then we could agree that the lyrics are a little childish!
Anyway, the male brain is no where near as complex as the female brain! Shoes and Handbags, i just don't get it!
from 2 months ago
Believe me, an obsession about shoes and handbags is a trait that a minority of women have. I personally am part of the majority who couldn't give one.
P.S She is actually saying 'I wanna have groupies.'
P.s.s I said I didn't understand the male brain, but I just don't think it is very complex!
from 2 months ago
haha OK! I think i must be surrounded by the minority then!
P.s. yeah I heard that on Radio One, they asked the PCD if it was boobies or groupies, but still, it sounds like boobies!
from 2 months ago
I agree with Jane. Hamilton is an annoying imbecile.
2 months ago
Nice article Jane, it was a nice simple read, very relaxed.
Something I like when I'm reading at 11pm. 5 stars from me.
and my opinion is 'Yes' its too late for him to win, BMW have fallen of the pace in the 2nd half of the season.
from 2 months ago
I can't help but feel that he has an outside shot. Who knows, maybe Massa and Hamilton will take each other out, leaving the path clear.
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