Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack believes Robert Kubica to be the most naturally gifted racing driver he has ever seen.

Krack worked directly alongside the Polish racing driver as Chief Engineer at the BMW-Sauber squad, and was at the helm during Kubica’s 2008 season when he claimed his first pole position and maiden Grand Prix victory.

Kubica, then racing in only his second full season of Formula 1, became a dark horse for the title as his strong start to the year saw him leave Canada with 42 points from seven races – meaning a four-point lead over eventual champion Lewis Hamilton, and chief rival Felipe Massa.