Robert Kubica: (English) I feel really lucky
Currently a driver at WRT in LMP2, Polish driver Robert Kubica is preparing to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He takes immense pleasure, long after turning the page on his accident...and remains discreet about the future.

The WRT team, participant in the LMP2 category, is ready to battle it out for the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Two Belgian team crews are going to compete: the No. 31 and the No. 41. It is in the latter that Robert Kubica races: the Polish driver has faced many challenges over the years, from his accident to his recent appearances in Formula 1.
Regarding his visit to Le Mans, he doesn’t see it as a new beginning. It has already been twelve years since my accident occurred, and yet I have gone through multiple different categories. I have been able to race in F1, rally, and at Le Mans. People often tend to group all motorsports together, but in the end, everything is very different. It’s like comparing basketball to volleyball. I see this transition to Le Mans as a new experience and I feel really lucky to be here.
A battle in a monotype format
The specificity of the LMP2 category lies in the choice between four chassis, just like in LMDh (Dallara, Multimatic, Ligier, and Oreca). The P2 class now sees all of its competitors using the Oreca: the difference then lies in the setup of the car and the execution of the strategy.
“In endurance races, performance is not the ultimate judge, said Kubica. One can win a six or 24-hour race while being slower than the others. Everything also depends on consistency, the work of the mechanics, pit stops, etc. Many factors come into play, especially because these cars offer a very close-knit group. But of course, it is better to have a more performance-oriented car than the others.”
A future with BMW?
The new challenge of these 24 Hours of Le Mans, and of the WEC more globally, is the massive arrival of major manufacturers in the Hypercar category. Their numbers will make the LMP2 class disappear from the world championship, maybe even from Le Mans. That’s why the P2 teams are trying to find good partners to move up to the top class.
In this case, in the case of WRT, the adventure in WEC will continue with BMW in the world championship next year. The Munich manufacturer is already making big preparations on the other side of the Atlantic and this could be a great opportunity for the Belgian team.
But Robert Kubica, on the other hand, remains more discreet on this subject. It’s great to see many brands battling for the overall ranking, for both us and the fans. There are, of course, discussions and the logical next step would be for me to have a Hypercar. For now, on the BMW side, I’m still waiting to find out what’s going to happen.
Polish driver, just a reminder, narrowly missed victory in 2021, as his car (driven by Yifei Ye) broke down on the last lap. Will this year be the right one for Kubica? The first clues will be provided from the early practice sessions.