Kubica Kart On The Way

A Robert Kubica branded kart will be marketed by Birel next year. The CIK-FIA 2009-2014 homologation lists a Robert Kubica (RK) chassis line produced by Birel. The partnership between the Polish F1 driver and the Italian manufacturer revives their association as Kubica was a Birel factory pilot for a time during his karting days.

The association is believed to not be merely a commercial one as Kubica is said to have an active role in the management of a team which will participate to the main International KF class events - the WSK championship, the European Championships, the World Cups and the KF1 World Championship.

The Kubica Kart project and the official drivers of the racing team will be officially presented in December.

F1 drivers having their own brand of kart is nothing new, with Jarno Trulli and Fernando Alonso the better known "brands". There are even rumours circulating at the moment that CRG may be creating a Lewis Hamilton branded kart. Hamilton once drive for the MBM team set up for he and Nico Rosberg. The frames the team used were constructed by CRG.

(2009 Materials Homologation HERE.)

"I wished to do something active in the world of kart racing, discipline which allowed me to stand out and take the path leading to F1, and which I still love" Kubica said.

"With this project I would like to use my experience to focus the work of the team I am setting up especially on the young generations. I would like to offer them effective support to help them stand out in top karting and, if necessary, guide their first steps towards motor racing.

"I am sure that collaboration with Birel will be a technical and commercial success, and that together we can positively develop this project over the medium run. Karting is a usual training feature for me, therefore I can also provide technical opinions and advice."

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