
Secretive Kubica set for move
BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica revealed he is on the verge of completing a move to another team for the 2010 season.
But the Pole was giving little away as to the identity of his intended destination.
Kubica came into the current campaign with high hopes of building on last season's progress, where he recorded his first Formula One victory but ultimately saw his title aspirations fade away as the team decided to focus on developing a car capable of challenging for this year's championship.
That has proved a disastrous decision with BMW Sauber collecting just 21 points from 14 races and the German manufacturer announcing they are pulling out of the sport at the end of the season.
Kubica has been widely forecast to fill Fernando Alonso's seat at Renault but he insisted he considered a number of options although remains confident he will land the drive he wants.
"I'm clear in my own mind what I want to do. I'm 95% certain my first choice will come through," he said.
"From my point of view, there is no 100% confirmation where I will be and we will have to wait but my options were not for Ferrari so it didn't depend on Fernando what I did in the future.
"Now is the period you have to decide, it is better to have closed the deal so I think sooner or later we will know where I will be.
"There is nothing 100% sure until I sign the contract. Who says I will be racing there (Renault)? There are some other options. There is never 100% guarantee of performance, it's a difficult period in Formula One for all teams. There is always uncertainty in the future but I think this will not be the case of the team to which I will go."
Kubica also reiterated his disappointment BMW Sauber did not focus all their efforts on trying to win him the driver's crown last term and hoped for better fortune with his new employers.
"Everybody tried their best and last year we had a big chance and I think everyone knows my opinion about it," he added.
"Last year, I was really pushing because it might have been the only chance of my life. I hope not but if so, that's life.
"I hope that the team that I will race for, I will not have to desist from fighting for the championship. My future team will know what to do. I hope there will not be the need to try to convince them."
Renault are expected to announce their 2010 line-up sometime next week and the departing Alonso endorsed Kubica's credentials.
"I rate Kubica," the Spaniard said.
"He is one of my best friends and best drivers so if they have any chance, I recommend him."
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