Interview With Robert Kubica
May 29, 2008
BMW Motorsport
Question: Robert, you were tipped for a podium result in Monaco - and you did it. It seems it was a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy…
Robert Kubica: In fact I have noticed that the expectations for my Monaco result were too high. My analysis is that having achieved three podiums in the first three races, our position (in Monaco) was better than in Spain and Turkey, when Ferrari and McLaren easily shared both podiums places. I don’t think that my podium in Monaco represents a real reversal of this trend, since I really had to grab this result, as I think anyone could see.
Question: You have finished second twice this season. Monte Carlo and Sepang are two very different tracks, so the F1.08 seems to work on any kind of circuit. What do you think is stopping the team from winning?
Robert Kubica: Well, in Sepang I finished second behind a Ferrari, but with almost a 20-second gap. In Monaco, just prior to the last safety car, I had an almost 40-second gap from Lewis. That shows that we still need a few tenths in order to be in the position to win races. I know that the team is working even harder than before and I am confident that before the end of season I’ll have my chance.
Question: The next race will be in Montreal. With what memories will you return to that track?
Robert Kubica: I am happy to be back at one of my favourite tracks. I have a good feeling for it and I know that last year’s accident will not affect my performance at all.
Question: It will be a high-speed weekend. What’s your prediction?
Robert Kubica: I guess that it’ll be an interesting race. With four drivers so close in the championship table, it’s clear that all of us will have to give the maximum. I know that I am the only outsider and that, in contrast to the others, my first goal is not to lose contact with them.
