Ex-Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica has been invited by Mercedes-Benz to test the company’s DTM AMG C-Coupe at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo.
The popular Pole, who started his career with the manufacturer in the Formula 3 Euro Series driving a Mücke Motorsport-run Dallara-Mercedes in 2004, made his return to a race track in test conditions for the first time since he piloted an F1 car. Before suffering multiple injuries following a serious rallying accident in February 2011, Kubica had competed in 76 Formula 1 races, picking up 11 podium places – including a victory in the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix.
“I’m really pleased that Mercedes-Benz is giving me the opportunity to test their DTM car and I’m looking forward to getting acclimatised to a race car again. It’s still too early to make any statements about my future because of this one test,” said Kubica, hinting that he may just drive a German tin-top this season.
[Source: Mercedes-Benz]