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  Hi, this week I'm introducing Robert Kubica Robert Józef Kubica (born 7 December 1984) is a Polish racing and rally driver. He was the first and, as of 2023, the only Polish racing driver to compete in Formula One. Between 2006 and 2009 he drove for the BMW Sauber F1 team, promoted from test driver to race driver during 2006. In June 2008, Kubica took his maiden and only Formula One victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. That season he led the championship at one stage, before finishing fourth overall, his best career position. Kubica drove for Renault in 2010 and was set to remain with the team in 2011. Several years later Kubica confirmed he had signed a pre-contract for the 2012 season with Ferrari, a move that was eventually cancelled by his devastating rally crash in early 2011. Early years Karting Kubica developed his love for all kinds of cars at the young age of four when he spotted a small off-road vehicle, powered by a 4 bhp (3.0 kW) petrol engine. After long talks with hi...

  Hi, this week I'm introducing Renault F1 Team As a team owner, Renault has won two constructors' and drivers' championships, while as an engine manufacturer it has 12 constructors' and 11 drivers' championships. It has collected over 160 wins as engine supplier, ranking fourth in Formula One history. Base- Viry-Châtillon, Essonne, France (1977–1985) and  Enstone, Oxfordshire, England, UK (2002–2011, 2016–2020) Founder- Louis Renault President- Jerome Stoll Noted staff- Bernard Dudot,  Jean Sage,  Patrick Faure,  Bob Bell,  Éric Boullier,  Alain Dassas,  Alan Permane,  James Allison,  Flavio Briatore,  Mike Gascoyne,  John Iley,  Steve Nielsen,  Pat Symonds,  Dino Toso,  Dirk de Beer,  Rob White and  Cyril Abiteboul Noted drivers-  Fernando Alonso,  René Arnoux,  Giancarlo Fisichella,  Jean-Pierre Jabouille,  Alain Prost  and Jarno Trulli Constructors 1977-1985 E...

  Hi, this week I'm introducing Benetton Benetton Formula Ltd., commonly referred to simply as Benetton, was a Formula One constructor that participated from 1986 to 2001. The team was owned by the Benetton family who run a worldwide chain of clothing stores of the same name. In 2000, the team was purchased by Renault, but competed as Benetton for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. In 2002, the team became Renault. The Benetton Formula team was chaired by Alessandro Benetton from 1988 to 1998. Base- Witney, England, UK (1986–1991),  Enstone, England, UK  (1992–2001) Founders- Luciano Benetton Noted staff-  Flavio Briatore,  Rocco Benetton,  Ross Brawn,  Frank Dernie,  Mike Gascoyne,  Nigel Stepney,  Pat Symonds,  Steve Matchett,  David Richards,  Peter Collins,  Rory Byrne,  Nikolas Tombazis,  Willem Toet,  Pat Fry,  Nick Wirth,  John Barnard,  Philip J. Henderson  and Greg Field Noted ...