Wednesday, August 2 2006 16:45 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

London: Jacques Villeneuve has withdrawn from this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix following his high-speed crash at Hockenheim on Sunday. BMW Sauber will take their place on the grid in Budapest with Test and reserve driver Robert Kubica.

Kubica will become the first Polish driver to ever contest a Formula One grand prix.

"I had prepared myself for a whole year without actually competing in any races, so I'm even happier to get this opportunity. And I'm proud that the BMW Sauber F1 Team has such confidence in me. I'm determined not to let them down," said the 21-year-old.

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen said, "Jacques has informed us that he is not ready to race after his Hockenheim accident. Robert has made an outstanding impression with the team so far, both in testing and on the Friday of the race weekends. Now we will see how he performs in a Formula One race."

Theissen did throw so some doubt over Villeneuve's future however, by intimating that the French-Canadian might not participate in the remaining races this season.

"However, we have not yet made a decision on who will drive the car either in the remaining races of the season or next year," he said.