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Former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica's possible full-time switch to rallying would be good news for the sport according to his friend Michal Kosciuszko.
Kosciuszko is one of Poland's best rally drivers and is a friend of Kubica, a fellow native of the city of Krakow.
Kubica was badly injured in a rally crash in Italy on February 6, 2011. His right forearm was partially severed. Since then, he has not driven a Formula 1 car but has contested some regional rallyes.
Speaking to WRC.com, Kosciuszko, who finished fourth in this year's FIA Production Car World Rally Championship standings, said: "It's good to have Robert back in motorsport and most probably he's thinking about rallying now than Formula 1. Hopefully we will see him in some championships next year and I keep my fingers crossed for him because he's a very talented driver, everybody knows that."
Kosciuszko, who is hoping to continue in the World Rally Championship next season, added: "For sure having him in rallying will increase the popularity of the sport. I like him as a person and it will be good to have him back in the game."
Kubica, who won the 2008 Grand Prix du Canada with BMW Sauber will contest two more rallyes soon behind the wheel of a Citroen C4 WRC. However, his programme for 2013 remains unclear.
Former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica's possible full-time switch to rallying would be good news for the sport according to his friend Michal Kosciuszko.
Kosciuszko is one of Poland's best rally drivers and is a friend of Kubica, a fellow native of the city of Krakow.
Kubica was badly injured in a rally crash in Italy on February 6, 2011. His right forearm was partially severed. Since then, he has not driven a Formula 1 car but has contested some regional rallyes.
Speaking to WRC.com, Kosciuszko, who finished fourth in this year's FIA Production Car World Rally Championship standings, said: "It's good to have Robert back in motorsport and most probably he's thinking about rallying now than Formula 1. Hopefully we will see him in some championships next year and I keep my fingers crossed for him because he's a very talented driver, everybody knows that."
Kosciuszko, who is hoping to continue in the World Rally Championship next season, added: "For sure having him in rallying will increase the popularity of the sport. I like him as a person and it will be good to have him back in the game."
Kubica, who won the 2008 Grand Prix du Canada with BMW Sauber will contest two more rallyes soon behind the wheel of a Citroen C4 WRC. However, his programme for 2013 remains unclear.
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| Citroen C4 WRC. (Photo: Citroen Racing) |