Robert Kubica claiming his maiden Le Mans 24 Hours victory proved popular amongst the Formula 1 paddock, with various members paying tribute to him on Sunday. Kubica, who had three separate stints in F1,

Robert Kubica inspired Ferrari to a third consecutive victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans to secure the biggest win of his career since his Formula One breakthrough.

Robert Kubica said his triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, 14 years after a near-fatal rally crash that partially severed his right forearm, should erase any doubts about his capacity to compete in motor racing.