Kubica set to race at Le Mans in 2018

Robert Kubica looks set to sign a contract to race at Le Mans with the Manor Sports Car Team.

The 33-year old Pole missed out on a Williams race seat to Russian Sergey Sirotkin, but Kubica was spotted meeting with Graeme Lowdon, who runs the Manor team.

"It's no secret I talked with them." Kubica told the media, "I even tested for them."

Kubica was expected to drive the Williams car on the final day of the second test in Barcelona, but he gave up his running to allow Sirotkin and Lance Stroll to gain experience in the new car, which was running towards the bottom of the timesheets throughout the two tests.

Kubica told the media: "It doesn't matter if the team asked me or I voluntarily gave priority to the regular drivers.

"But it was my suggestion, because the weather was warm and it's the regular drivers who have to score the points, not me.

"Thursday morning was enough for me to understand the car to the point that I can describe it's strengths and weaknesses to the engineers.

"I have a clear idea of where to improve the balance and the feel of the car. There are still issues with the behaviour of the car and the sensitivity of the car to the tyres."

It may not be a Formula 1 seat, but a contract for Le Mans is certainly a step in the right direction for the highly talented Kubica in his quest for a return to the top level of motorsport