Kubica admits Sauber BMW are world title contenders

FORMULA ONE’S newest race winner Robert Kubica has finally admitted he and his BMW Sauber team are world championship contenders following a maiden victory for both in Montreal.

Kubica, 23, climbed to the top of the podium for the first time in 29 attempts after making his debut with BMW Sauber towards the end of 2006 and his Canadian Grand Prix victory also sent him to the top of the world drivers’ championship.

With BMW Sauber scoring a race one-two thanks to Nick Heidfeld’s runner-up finish, the team also went second in the constructors’ championship.