F1: Kubica to also race at Monza

Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN confirmed that reserve driver, Robert Kubica, will continue to race in place of Kimi Räikkönen at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

Kimi missed last week’s race in Zandvoort after testing positive to Covid-19 and has not yet been cleared for a return to racing. As per health authority requirements, he is still isolating in his home. Robert, who performed admirably in the Netherlands after stepping in at short notice before FP3, will return to the car alongside Antonio Giovinazzi.

KUBICA Robert (pol), Reserve Driver of Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN, portrait during the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2021, 13th round of the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship from September 3 to 5, 2021 on the Circuit Zandvoort, in Zandvoort, Netherlands – Photo Antonin Vincent / DPPI

Kubica said, “First of all, I want to share my best wishes for Kimi: I hope he makes a full recovery and returns to the cockpit soon. I am looking forward to racing in Monza, an incredible track in which I claimed my first podium, in 2006. Unlike Zandvoort, it is a track I know well and this will help, particularly since the Sprint Qualifying weekend format means we will be one practice session short. I am happy with what I did in Holland and I can’t wait to help the team out one more time in Monza.”