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WEC drive was 'too risky' for Kubica alongside F1 role

Robert Kubica has revealed more details about why he decided against racing in the World Endurance Championship this year. The 33-year-old Pole had two tests with the Manor LMP2 squad at Aragon earlier this year. He said the sessions in the British team's G60-LT-P1 "went quite well." However, he subsequently decided against pursuing the option. Speaking to Motorsport.com this week, Kubica explained exactly why he had decided against racing in WEC alongside his role as reserve and development driver at Williams F1. "Mainly it was due to the time limitation," he said. "And because in the end I am quite busy with Williams. "It was possible to do it," he...
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