Robert Kubica says he has no reason to be “afraid” that his eight-year absence from Formula 1 racing will count against him when he lines up on the 2019 grid. Kubica raced for BMW Sauber and Renault from mid-2006 until 2010 but did not compete thereafter in the wake of sustaining a severe arm injury in a rally crash. Kubica began exploring the possibility of a comeback mid-2017, testing for both Renault and Williams, and accepted a reserve role with the latter for 2018. The Pole participated in several test days and three practice sessions through the course of the campaign and last month Williams confirmed that he will return to a race seat for 2019. Only four drivers have had...
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