Kubica to replace Villeneuve in Hungary

TEAMCAR - BMW Sauber confirmed on August 1st that test driver Robert Kubica will replace Jacques Villeneuve for the Hungarian Grand Prix as Villeneuve is not ready to race after his crash at Hockenheim. The Canadian hit the barriers on lap 31 but seemed to be unharmed, although he said afterwards that the impact was quite hard.

Kubica, who will be the first Pole to race in Formula One, has attracted some attention for his performances as BMW's third driver in the Friday practice sessions and has often been at the top of the time sheet. The 21 year-old joined BMW Sauber for 2006 after winning the World Series by Renault title last year.