( CNN ) -- Robert Kubica has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Renault until the end of the 2012 season . The Polish Formula One driver is lying sixth in the drivers ' championship after a string of impressive performances this season . He finished second at the Australian Grand Prix , third in Monaco and fifth in Valencia at the European Grand Prix . The 25-year-old 's strong form meant he was linked with a move to rivals Ferrari but he has opted to prolong his stay with Renault . He told Renault 's official website : `` It was a straightforward decision to continue with a team where I feel at home . `` What 's important for me is to be in the right atmosphere , with a good group of people , where everybody is pulling in the same direction . `` This is what we have tried to build from the beginning of my time with Renault . I think we have already achieved a lot together , and I believe that with plenty of effort , time and the right approach , we can move even further forward . `` That is certainly our target , so we will keep working hard and pushing on every front , not just for the rest of this season but also for next year when there are more big rule changes on the way . I am really looking forward to the challenge . '' Kubica has finished outside the top ten only once this season and he currently stands 44 points off championship leader Lewis Hamilton , of McLaren . This is Kubica 's first season with Renault but team principal Eric Boullier said he was delighted to secure Kubica 's future . `` We are delighted that Robert will remain with us for the next two seasons and I would like to thank him for the faith he has shown in this team , '' said Boullier . `` There have been many rumors surrounding his future in recent weeks , which were a tribute to how well he has driven this year , and we are very happy to have agreed a multi-year deal . `` Our clear goal is to become title contenders over the next two years . To do so , we need a driver of Robert 's caliber -- somebody who is fast , totally committed and does n't make mistakes . `` His performances during the first half of the 2010 season were flawless , and we hope to achieve great things together in the future . ''
Robert Kubica extends contract with Formula One team Renault . Kubica signs a deal that takes him to end of 2012 season . Polish driver is in his first full season with Renault . Kubica is currently sixth in drivers ' championship standings .