The intensity and commitment Robert Kubica puts into his job makes him pretty demanding to work with, especially when it comes to getting a racing car that he likes.
His strong opinions are not just reserved for the process of making himself faster - he is equally forthright when it comes to talking about Formula 1's bigger picture. That's why he is not ashamed to admit there is one thing that has shocked him about the current F1 cars: just how cumbersome they are.
"Formula 1 has changed completely from a technical point of view and from a car's point of view," he says, talking about the jump he experienced when he got his first taste of the wider, faster cars.