Kubica on new Alfa Romeo: "This year the stakes are even higher"

Robert Kubica continues to play an important role in Alfa Romeo's Formula 1 team. The 37-year-old test and reserve driver was present at the launch of the new C42 car for 2022, as well as at the first winter test in Barcelona. He is looking forward to playing his part in the team's development again this year.

The start of a new season is always a moment when expectations, hopes and plans come together. "This year, the stakes are even higher as we are taking a bit of a jump into the unknown with the new regulations," said Kubica in a press release following the launch of the C42.

He continues: "There has been an incredible amount of work that went into this car, the C42, and I am looking forward to seeing what the team can achieve with it." In his role as test driver, the Pole hopes to help as much as possible in the development of the new car.

At this stage of the preseason, that development is crucial to getting the best possible start at the Bahrain Grand Prix. "We know that each upgrade can make a difference, so the work we do back at base is going to be crucial to delivering results trackside," said Kubica.