According to an Italian website, Mercedes wants to secure the services of Polish driver Robert Kubica.

Omnicorse.it claims that on Friday in the Valencia paddock, a member of the German team made an offer to accommodate Kubica, 25, in 2011.

Kubica currently drives for Renault, and it had been expected he would remain with the team after Ferrari re-signed Felipe Massa for next year.

But Omnicorse said it is possible Kubica will replace Michael Schumacher at Mercedes, even though the seven time world champion has a three year contract.

According to the rumour, Kubica is being offered a generous retainer for three years, including the option of a further two-year deal.

The report follows hot on the heels of stinging criticism of Schumacher's lacklustre return to F1 this year after a three-year retirement.

Mercedes makes offer to Kubica in Valencia - report

 

Mercedes doesn't seem that much faster then Renault this season. If I were him I'd wait for an offer from Ferrari/McL/RedBull.

 

not surprising but they don't have the pace yet anyway.

 

If qualifying today was any indication, I wonder if Kubica would be better off staying at Renault!