Hovering in the wings and itching to get another crack at the big time, Robert Kubica is wary that what would have been a fairytale return to the pinnacle of the sport after his horrific accident might have an unhappy ending.
Kubica hs watched from the sidelines as Williams struggled to find the sweet spot with their F1 programme this year, with two inexperienced drivers in Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin.
Nevertheless in the wake of suggestions that Stroll junior may be heading to (Lawrence Stroll owned) Force India even before this season is out, hope of Kubica making a return with Williams are high.
Speaking to Przeglad Sportowy, the Pole played down his chances, “For me, this is speculation rather than emotion. A lot happened in Formula 1 during August, but for me it’s not as if many doors suddenly opened or closed.”
“What I was trying to achieve was drive a Formula 1 car. Currently, the regulations do not help because there is almost no testing at all."
“So my priority was to sit behind the wheel, but of course by signing a contract you have to be professional and in case something happens get in the car and do your job."
“I could get into the car does not automatically mean that I will be able to do all the races. On the one hand, it would be the accomplishment of a dream, but on the other it may not have the happy end that I want.”
An empty seat at Williams is up for grabs as Stroll will move to Force India, if not this year, next for sure. One of the tha candidates is highly rated, Mercedes backed, driver Esteban Ocon.
But Kubica is not so sure that a Williams drive is the best thing for the young Frenchman, “If I was him, I would not be pushing too much for it, but I just do my own thing,” added Kubica whose team lie last in the championship standings with seven rounds remaining.
Big Question: Should Robert replace Lance at Williams when the seat becomes available?
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