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Russell Congratulates Kubica on le Mans Win Amidst F1 Success
By Amelia Sanchez | LOS ANGELES – 2025/06/17 03:46:46
Robert Kubica and George Russell frist crossed paths in Formula 1 back in 2019. Kubica, a Polish driver, had overcome critically important challenges, including recovering from a severe accident in the Andorra Rally eight years prior, to return to the pinnacle of motorsport. His journey, initially deemed improbable, saw him become a reserve and development driver for Williams before eventually securing a race seat. It was during this time that Russell was making his debut in F1.
Russell Congratulated Kubica. One Sentence Was Enough
Following Kubica’s victory at Le Mans, Russell, his former teammate, acknowledged his achievement. “Congratulations, buddy, winning in Le Mans, I am happy with you!” Russell posted on Instagram, tagging Kubica’s official account and including a photograph.
Russell, currently driving for Mercedes, also had cause for celebration. He secured Pole position at the canada Grand Prix. A strong start and a well-prepared car enabled Russell to win the race, ahead of Max Verstappen and his Mercedes teammate, Andrea Kimi Antonelli. this marked Russell’s fourth F1 victory.
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where the Canada Grand Prix is held, holds importance for Kubica as well. In 2007, driving for BMW Sauber, he competed there. The following year, Kubica returned to Canada and achieved his first and only Formula 1 victory.
“Congratulations, buddy, winning in Le Mans, I am happy with you!”
Team Colleagues or Rivals? The Difficult Relationship of Kubica with Russell
Russell’s congratulatory message is notable considering their relationship during their time together at Williams in 2019 was reportedly strained. Russell,a young talent from the Mercedes Academy with a British passport,was seemingly favored by Claire Williams. Though, the team, managed by the daughter of sir Frank Williams, struggled, and both drivers frequently enough finished near the back of the grid.
Kubica ultimately outperformed Russell that season, scoring one point for the team at the German Grand Prix, while Russell did not score any points. This single point was crucial, as it ensured Williams received reimbursement for transporting parts to subsequent Grand Prix races, alleviating some of their financial difficulties.
