Kubica Leaves AF Corse Hypercar Program
Robert Kubica will not race for AF Corse in the 2027 World Endurance Championship, and the team has not named a replacement.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Motorsports
Robert Kubica will not race for AF Corse in the 2027 World Endurance Championship after finishing sixth in the #83 499P at the Monza 6 Hours. AF Corse has not named a replacement for the 41-year-old driver.
Why it matters
Kubica's departure leaves AF Corse's Hypercar presence uncertain as the team seeks an entry amid the arrival of Ford and McLaren in the category. The move ends a three-year stint in which he was the only non-factory driver in the #83 crew.
Kubica won the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours as part of Ferrari's third straight Le Mans victory, while the #83 car's best 2026 result was a pair of fifth-place finishes across an eight-round season. His 2026 results trailed those of the factory #50 car, which won at Austin.
The players
Robert Kubica
A Polish racing driver who won the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours and has competed in endurance racing since returning to full-time motorsport.
AF Corse
An Italian racing team that runs Ferrari entries in the World Endurance Championship and has fielded factory-supported and independent Hypercar cars.
The details
Kubica announced his departure in a video posted on Instagram shortly after the Monza 6 Hours season finale, where he finished sixth. He has raced with AF Corse without manufacturer backing and has been part of Ferrari's third Hypercar entry since 2024.
Timeline
2024: Ferrari's third Hypercar entry debuted, with Kubica in the lineup.
2025: Kubica won the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Kubica finished sixth at the Monza 6 Hours and announced his departure.
2027: Kubica will not race for AF Corse in the World Endurance Championship.
Season Trajectory
AF Corse's Hypercar future depends on securing an entry as Ford and McLaren join the World Endurance Championship. Kubica's exit comes as the category's grid is reshaped by new manufacturer arrivals.
Fans following Kubica's career will need to look elsewhere for his 2027 WEC appearances, as AF Corse has not confirmed who will take the #83 seat. Anyone tracking the Hypercar class should watch for AF Corse's entry announcement, since its participation is not guaranteed.
The takeaway
Driver lineups in endurance racing are closely tied to manufacturer and team entries, so changes at one team can signal wider shifts in the category. Readers should watch for AF Corse's next move as Hypercar's grid expands.
Further reading
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