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Wednesday, 02 August 2006 |
BMW Sauber's Jacques Villeneuve to be replaced by Robert Kubica
BMW Sauber's Jacques Villeneuve, after crashing twice at last weekend's German Grand Prix, will have to miss out on this weekend's Formula One race in Hungary.
Robert Kubica, 21, who will be the first driver from Poland to compete in a Formula One GP, will replace the Canadian ex-world champion.
"Jacques has informed us that he is not ready to race after his Hockenheim accident," BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen said in a statement.
"Robert has made an outstanding impression with the team so far."
And Mario Theissen added: "We have not made a decision on who will drive the car either in the remaining races of the season or next year."
No medical reason has been put forward for Jacques Villeneuve's absence, which is sure to cause speculation over his future with the team.
Robert Kubica said this opportunity had arrived sooner than he'd expected but said he was determined to seize the chance.
"I had prepared myself for a whole year without actually competing in any races, so I'm even happier to get this opportunity," said the former Renault World Series champion.
"And I'm proud that the BMW Sauber F1 Team has such confidence in me. I'm determined not to let them down, " Robert Kubica said.
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