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Kubica relishing Silverstone challenge

Robert Kubica is looking forward to testing himself at Silverstone © Getty Images

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Renault driver Robert Kubica is looking forward to renewing acquaintances with a Silverstone circuit he describes as 'amazing' due to the speed drivers can carry through the corners.

"It's an exciting circuit, a very challenging track, especially the first six or seven corners which are just amazing with current F1 cars," said Kubica. "Most of them are nearly flat out, or perhaps even flat - it depends on the wind direction - and as soon as you exit one, you're into the next one straight away: it's just amazing how much speed you can carry through them."

Kubica also says he expects the new infield section, which incorporates a flat-out right-hander at Abbey, to provide a challenge.

"Of course, there is the new section this year, as well, which I've seen on the internet and on TV when MotoGP raced there: it looks quite bumpy, and different to the previous version of the circuit, but I think overall that Silverstone is a place where all the drivers are happy to drive, because it really shows 100% of the potential of an F1 car in the high-speed corners.

"Silverstone is normally quite a tricky place for the set-up and for finding a good balance, because you have a big difference between the low-speed and high-speed corners, and there are not really any medium-speed corners in between. Downforce is a key point and with the changes we made to the car last race, it will be interesting to see if they bring us an advantage in the high-speed stuff. It will be a good test on Friday to see and feel the differences with the new package.

"Silverstone has a completely different character to Valencia or even Canada, and the last time we raced at a similar circuit was in Istanbul. Since then, people have made big updates to their cars, including us, so we really will have to wait and see."

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