Robert Kubica has decided to leave the Williams team after the 2019 Formula 1 season. His primary sponsor Orlen has also announced it will not renew the current sponsorship agreement with the team and is pursuing other opportunities inside F1.
“I would like to thank the team for the last two years and for helping make my comeback to the Formula One grid possible” – said Kubica. “I have enjoyed my time with ROKiT Williams Racing, both as Reserve & Development Driver and as a Race Driver this year, but I feel that the time is now right for me to move on to the next chapter in my career”.
The Pole is currently being linked with a reserve driver position at Racing Point, but there are also suggestions he might return to rallying or take part in the DTM series. Orlen’s CEO Daniel Obajtek said that the main objective is to remain in the F1 paddock: “When we first began cooperation with Robert, we declared that we would stand by him regardless of circumstances, which is why he will remain a member of the ORLEN Team. At present, together with Robert we are considering various scenarios for the next season to choose the one most favourable to both parties. Our intention is to remain in Formula 1, reinforcing international recognition of the ORLEN brand, especially in those markets where we operate our retail network”.
Williams’ other driver George Russell has signed a multi-year contract and will remain in the team for next season. The name of his team-mate will be announced in due course.
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