Robert Kubica has announced a surprise departure from the yellow #83 Ferrari 499P operated by AF Corse, bringing an important chapter of his World Endurance Championship career to an end. The Polish driver confirmed the news in a video published on his social media channels following the 2026 6 Hours of Monza, the final round of the WEC season, revealing that it had been his last race in yellow.
The announcement marks the conclusion of a successful three-season partnership that delivered two victories, three podium finishes and, most notably, a historic triumph at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, Robert Kubica has not revealed his next destination or clarified whether his departure concerns only the yellow AF Corse entry or his wider future in endurance racing.
Robert Kubica confirms final race in yellow Ferrari 499P
The 2026 6 Hours of Monza brought the World Endurance Championship season to a close, but it also marked a personal turning point for Robert Kubica.
Rather than making a formal announcement or organising an elaborate farewell, the former Formula 1 driver chose to communicate his decision directly to supporters through a social media video.
His message was delivered with his customary straightforwardness, accompanied by a moment of humour as members of the team threw rubber marbles collected from tyres at him.
Robert Kubica explained:
“Hello everyone, last race completed, end of the season. Normally, I’m not used to looking back and I don’t want to sum up this year either. But I simply wanted to let you know that this was my last race in yellow. So yes, that’s how things are. We’ll see what the future holds, but I just wanted to let you know. I thought we would somehow announce it before the weekend, but that didn’t happen, so… Yes, the guys here are throwing rubber marbles collected from the tyres at me, so… Anyway, thank you for your support and see you soon. Thank you.”
Robert Kubica leaves AF Corse after historic 2025 Le Mans victory
The announcement closes a memorable three-year period with the yellow #83 Ferrari 499P, a partnership that produced two race victories and three podium finishes.
The defining achievement came at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Robert Kubica helped secure a historic victory for AF Corse and Ferrari. That success remains the standout moment of his time with the team, giving the Polish driver one of the most significant achievements of his endurance racing career.
Robert Kubica’s performances in the Ferrari 499P have also demonstrated his experience in the Hypercar category, although he has previously expressed reservations about the technical characteristics of the current generation of Hypercars.
His departure from the yellow Ferrari therefore represents the end of a successful sporting relationship, even if the circumstances surrounding his next career move remain uncertain.
What next for Robert Kubica in the 2027 WEC season?
Despite confirming that his time in the yellow Ferrari 499P has come to an end, Robert Kubica offered no indication of where he intends to race next. Crucially, the Polish driver did not clarify whether his farewell applies exclusively to the #83 Ferrari operated by AF Corse or whether it could signal a broader change in his involvement in the World Endurance Championship.
For now, his 2027 plans remain unknown. What is certain is that his three-season journey in the yellow Ferrari has ended, leaving behind a record highlighted by the unforgettable 2025 Le Mans victory.
The question now is where Robert Kubica will continue his racing career in 2027.
Some time ago, Antonello Coletta, Ferrari’s Head of Endurance and Corse Clienti, had already confirmed that the #83 AF Corse Ferrari would be entered for the 2027 season. It will therefore be up to the team led by Amato Ferrari to decide how to continue the project, particularly as the other two members of the ‘Yellow Submarine’ crew, Yifei Ye and Phil Hanson, are both official Ferrari factory drivers. Robert Kubica also provided valuable support to the programme through his association with sponsor Orlen, making his departure an additional factor for the team to consider as it plans for 2027.
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