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Kubica takes in Renault progress at Jerez

December 3

Amid the more unfamiliar faces at this week's Jerez test, Robert Kubica was a conspicuous presence on the Renault pitwall...
 
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Kubica considers Renault future

• Polish driver wants to know new owner's intentions• Felipe Massa has neck pain in two-day test sessionRobert Kubica is considering his future at Renault after the manufacturer's decision to sell a significant stake in its Formula One team, the Polish driver's manager said today. Daniele Morelli told the BBC it was "not automatic" Kubica would stay although he hinted he was likely to, and sought more information about the team's plans. "We would like to know about Genii Capital and who is doing what in the team, a partner can be a sleeping partner or a controlling partner," said Morelli.Earlier, Renault said it planned to sell a significant stake to Genii, a Luxembourg-based specialist in brand management and motor sports, but would run the team jointly with its new partners. "The cards have changed in respect of when we signed and it's important Renault give us full information," said Morelli.Kubica raced for BMW-Sauber this year and signed with Renault after BMW withdrew. "We are not against the new position in principle but it is important to know who will run the team and what kind of strategies they will use," said the manager. "We need time, at least a few days, to evaluate the new situation so I am not in a position to say we will leave or stay."Kubica's contract is likely to contain an escape clause covering a change of team ownership, given that Renault's future was uncertain when he signed up. He is highly rated in the sport and is likely to be of interest to Mercedes, formerly champions Brawn, should the retired seven-times champion Michael Schumacher decide against a comeback at the age of 41.Mercedes have yet to name a replacement for the world champion, Jenson Button, who has joined McLaren, but reports have said they are close to a deal with Schumacher.There are few, if any, other vacancies that would interest the Pole. Only Sauber, Toro Rosso and the new US F1 and Campos Meta teams have yet to complete their line-ups and none would be able to match Kubica's Renault salary.Felipe Massa complained of a sore neck today after completing two days of tests in a 2007 Ferrari. The Brazilian has been out since suffering life-threatening head injuries in an accident at July's Hungarian grand prix. "I had a bit of neck pain, above all in the quick corners. But the rest went fine and there was no difference compared to before the accident," Massa said.RenaultFormula OneMotor sportguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault F1 team

Robert Kubica is convinced he can fight for next year's Formula One world title after agreeing to join Renault from 2010.
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cbc.ca Kubica joins Renault, replacing...

Robert Kubica will drive for the Renault Formula One team in 2010, replacing Ferrari-bound Fernando Alonso and partner Romain Grosjean of France.
10/07/09
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B.B.C. NEWS Renault sell team but stay in F1

Renault will continue in Formula 1 next year after a deal is reached to sell its team to a private investor.
12/16/09
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The Sydney Morning Herald Kubica joins Renault F1 team

Renault announced on Wednesday that Poland's Robert Kubica was joining the Formula One team in 2010 to replace Fernando Alonso.
10/07/09
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B.B.C. NEWS Kubica to join Renault for 2010

Renault confirm that Robert Kubica will leave BMW Sauber to drive for them from next season.
10/07/09
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B.B.C. NEWS Renault considers Formula 1 exit

Renault will consider pulling out of Formula 1 at an emergency board meeting in Paris on Wednesday.
11/04/09
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F1 Complete Renault ready to confirm 2010 drivers

Oct.6 (GMM) Robert Kubica is set to move to Renault to replace the Ferrari bound Fernando Alonso in 2010, according to the French daily Le Figaro.
10/06/09
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Renault says it will stay in Formula One

Renault is staying in Formula One racing after agreeing Wednesday to sell a “large stake” in the team to a private investment firm to keep the cars on the grid in 2010
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National Post

Renault says it will stay in Formula One

Renault is staying in Formula One racing after agreeing Wednesday to sell a “large stake” in the team to a private investment firm to keep the cars on the grid in 2010
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B.B.C. NEWS Deal struck to keep Renault in F1

Renault will continue in Formula 1 next year after a deal is reached to secure the team's future.
12/10/09
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B.B.C. NEWS Renault defers F1 exit decision

Renault will decide by the end of the year whether or not it is staying in Formula 1 after a troubled 2009 season.
11/05/09
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F1-Live.com Renault a stepping stone for Kubica?

Robert Kubica has reportedly inked only a one-year contract with Renault so that he is available should Ferrari be back on the driver market for 2011...  
10/08/09
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F1 Complete Renault & Toyota fight for Kubica

Oct.2 (GMM) The bosses of the Renault and Toyota teams on Friday confirmed their tussle to sign up Robert Kubica for the 2010 season.
10/02/09
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F1-Live.com Kubica expecting experienced Renault...

Robert Kubica on Thursday indicated that his future Renault bosses are considering appointing an experienced driver to be his team-mate...  
10/15/09
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guardian.co.uk Vettel closes gap on Button in Japan

• Vettel wins from pole with Lewis Hamilton third• Button finishes eighth but stays 14 points clearJenson Button's slow march towards the world title took another step...
10/04/09
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Mercedes eyes Renault's Kubica

Robert Kubica will be free to sign with another team unless Renault guarantees his seat in the coming weeks, according to a report on Friday in Spain's Diario AS...  
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Renault and Toyota confirm Kubica ambitions

Renault and Toyota have confirmed their tussle to sign up Robert Kubica for next season...  
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guardian.co.uk Renault admits fixing Singapore GP

• Renault will not dispute allegations of deliberate crash• Team remains committed to Formula One until 2012Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds have stepped down from their...
09/16/09
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B.B.C. NEWS Renault cleared for European GP

Renault cleared to compete in this weekend's European Grand Prix in Valencia after winning an appeal against a one-race ban.
08/17/09
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F1 Complete Brazil Preview: Renault

The Renault F1 Team prepares for this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo.
10/13/09
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B.B.C. NEWS Renault wait on F1 race fix fate

The future of the Renault Formula 1 team will be decided by the sport's governing body at a hearing in Paris on Monday.
09/21/09
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guardian.co.uk Barrichello beats Button in Italy

• Brazilian takes two points out of Button's title advantage• Hamilton spins out of third place on final lap at MonzaRubens Barrichello gave his championship hopes a modest...
09/13/09
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F1 Complete Renault confirm Kubica for 2010

Oct.7 (GMM) Renault on Wednesday announced that 24-year-old Polish driver Robert Kubica will race for the French formula one team from the 2010 season onwards .
10/09/09
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