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Kubica expecting great challenge ahead of 2019 return

09:25, 30 Jan 2019

byJake Williams-Smith

Robert Kubica says he is fully ready for the challenge ahead of his return to Formula One. The Pole is readying for his comeback from a horrific rally accident in 2011 but believes his comeback with Williams is going to be a challenge he can not only relish but succeed in.

The Pole is returning to F1 after a huge rally accident which put a halt to his F1 career despite his apparent Ferrari offer for the following season.

Speaking ahead of his F1 return, Kubica said he was looking forward to his monumental task of proving he still had what it takes to be a success in Formula One.

"Formula 1 has changed a lot and I think this is going to be a great challenge," Kubica admitted during a PKN Orlen event.

"It's not only about the results, it is also about my cooperation with the team. Everything is changing very dynamically and those eight years of break from the sport, from Formula 1, does not help (me).

"On the other hand I have plenty of experience. I used to be a top driver, so I feel calm and the simple fact that I have confidence in myself.

"Also I was able to give myself time, the necessary time, to develop myself, to rearrange things and never ever in my life would I be able to say yes if I wouldn’t have the feeling that I can do it.

"And yes I can do it now. These eight years have not been easy. I'm not going to get into the details of that moment. I simply say that everyone is happy. Me first, I’m happy that I’m coming back to this discipline."