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Kubica to replace Alonso at Renault in 2010 LOGINREGISTERHELPYOU ARE NOT LOGGED IN NHLNBAMLBCFLNFLCurlingTennisGolfSoccerNASCARFormula OneIndyCar NASCAR Canadian Tire SeriesNationwideCamping WorldAuto RacingWorld JuniorsSpengler CupMenS WHCWomenS WHCHockey CanadaAHLBoxingCanada GamesCHLCISECHLFigure SkatingLacrosseMMANCAASkiingSummer SportsWinter SportsMoreOlympicsFantasyDaily LineShowsTSN TalentCommunityMainScheduleStandingsChampionsAllTime WinsAuto Racing on TSNeotText SizeRobert Kubica will join Renault F1 for the 2010 season replacing twotime world champion Fernando Alonso who will move to Ferrari next seasonIts a homecoming of sorts for the Polish driver who made his F1 testing debut with the French squad four years ago as a result of winning the World Series by Renault championshipHowever the team did not offer him a deal at that time and he went on to join the BMWSauber teamI am very happy I will be joining Renault in the 2010 season said Kubica I share with Renault a strong winning mentality and feel comfortable with their friendly and open attitude Im highly motivated and optimistic that together we can be at the front of the grid next year and hopefully fighting for the world titleKubica along with Nick Heidfeld were expected to challenge for the F1 championship this season at BMWSauber But the teams car has been uncompetitive for the most part this season Kubica is currently 14th in the championship while the team are eighth two points behind RenaultBMW announced earlier this year that they will withdraw from F1 competition throwing the future of the team into doubt Even though the investment group Qadbak has purchased the team there are questions concerning the actual makeup of the ownership groupAs well the FIA recently rejected the teams request to become the 14th entry on the 2010 grid meaning the only way the team will start the season is if one of the current teams pulls out this winterToyota had also been in the hunt for Kubicas serviceslog inLatestOldestHighest ScoreLowest ScoreKarma 42 Yeahs1 BoosYeahBooFulloBullOctober 8 2009 655PMI congratulate him on getting the position but I wouldnt be celebrating too hard just yet This is Renault after all and things havent been that great for them lately the company or the team Im afraid that it wouldnt take very much for them to fold the tent and go home! I like Kubica and I hope he does well My only fear would be that hes jumping aboard a sinking ship report this commentKarma 54 Yeahs10 BoosYeahBoojagmariOctober 7 2009 1100PMHe sure has fizzled out from initial expectations I wont hold my breath on his prediction of fighting for the world title next year Hell most likely be fighting for the middle of the pack next year report this commentKarma 46 Yeahs20 BoosYeahBooradek55October 7 2009 239PMI could win a race in the right car report this commentK...