Kubica: I'm more like a rookie than an experienced driver

Robert Kubica is making a much-anticipated and highly impressive return to Formula One, after an eight-year absence. However, the Polish driver believes this means he is "more of a rookie driver than an experienced one".

Kubica is driving for Williams in 2019, after eight years out of the sport following a rally-car crash that left him with severe hand injuries back in 2011.

The Pole will drive alongisde George Russell at Williams - as the brand new drivers at the British team, aim to turn its fortunes around following a dismal 2018 season.

"In Australia, I am more like a rookie driver than one who has already done five seasons," Kubica explained to Autosport.

"The reason is because F1 has changed so much. F1 has always been changing and if you compare the cars from the start of the 2000s to the end, they are completely different.

"I have to work hard and I'm looking forward to the challenge but also I am looking forward to finding the natural way of driving that I had in the past - when you are in the car often, racing every 10 days or so.

"Everything should come as naturally as possible, you don't have to look for it and it's all natural."