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Mission accomplished for Kubica in Wales

It was mission accomplished for RK M-Sport World Rally Team's Robert Kubica at Wales Rally GB - finishing the event with a controlled drive to gain a wealth of vital knowledge and experience. The FIA World Rally Championship's traditional finale is renowned as one of the season's most daunting tasks. The stages themselves may not be as technically difficult as some, but the conditions make it one of the most challenging events of the season.

This year's edition was to be no different. The stages were coated with mud which made the gravel tracks treacherously slippery but the Pole adopted a cautious approach that played to his advantage.

Making it through all of the stages unscathed, Robert should be pleased with his driving. Having made a vast improvement in such difficult conditions, he ends the season with the experience that will only aid any future rally ambitions.

Robert Kubica (11th) said:

"It's been a difficult weekend with very difficult conditions, but I think we drove well with no mistakes and no big moments. I was determined to finish this rally because it is so unique and you don't get many chances to gain experience from these kinds of conditions, so I am glad that we managed to do that.

"I've been really starting to enjoy rallying on gravel. Okay we had some difficult moments towards the beginning of the season, but I think that we have improved a lot throughout the year and I want to thank all of the mechanics who worked on my car. All we need is to be a bit more consistent, and that will come with experience."

Team Principal, Malcolm Wilson OBE, said:

"We've seen a really solid drive from Robert [Kubica] in what were some very challenging conditions this weekend. He adopted a sensible approach and because of that he will be much better placed to progress should we see him here again next year. This is one of those events where experience can count for a lot and I think he can be very pleased with the job he has done. He has progressed a lot - especially on gravel - and I think you can see that from the last couple of events."