Robert Kubica announces exit from AF Corse’s privateer Hypercar in WEC

Renowned Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica has disclosed his decision to withdraw from Ferrari's privateer Hypercar team, AF Corse, for the 2027 World Endurance Championship. The 41-year-old announced his retirement from the #83 499P alongside teammates Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye following the Monza 6 Hours finale on Sunday. Kubica expressed his disappointment in a video posted on Instagram, stating that this marked his final race in yellow.

"This has been my last race in yellow," he said. "Let's see what the future will bring. Thank you for the support and see you soon." Kubica has been a member of Ferrari's Hypercar lineup since its inception in 2024, ascending to the top tier after clinching the LMP2 title with WRT the previous year. Initially, Kubica was considered a candidate for Jota's Porsche 963 entry before opting for AF Corse to participate in Ferrari's expanded Hypercar effort.

The pinnacle of his three-year tenure at AF Corse was his victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2025, where he played a crucial role in Ferrari's third consecutive triumph at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Despite the team's struggles this season, with Kubica and his fellow drivers securing only two fifth-place finishes, the 2026 campaign has been particularly challenging.

While the factory #50 car secured victories at Austin and the #51 entry achieved multiple podiums, Kubica and his teammates could only manage fifth places. The 2027 season remains uncertain for Kubica and AF Corse, as the latter's participation in Hypercar is contingent on securing an entry amidst the arrival of Ford and McLaren in the Hypercar ranks.