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Fernando Alonso has declared Robert Kubica to be a “legend of motorsport” following his win at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Fernando Alonso has praised Robert Kubica as a “legend of motorsport” after Kubica’s victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, driving the #83 customer Ferrari 499.
Kubica’s win makes him the second F1 race-winner of the 21st century to achieve victories at both a grand prix and Le Mans, following Alonso.
Kubica’s triumph signifies a remarkable comeback, overcoming life-changing injuries sustained in a 2011 rally accident.
Although Kubica made a return to F1 with Williams in 2019, he was not as dominant as during his peak, notably winning the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix.
Alonso, who was supposed to be Kubica’s Ferrari teammate in 2012 before the rally accident, congratulated Kubica for his well-deserved victory at Le Mans.
The significance of Kubica’s win was emphasized by Alonso, who highlighted the challenges Kubica had faced and his enduring legacy in the sport.
