BUDAPEST, July 31, 2008 (AFP) - Poland's first and so far only Formula One driver Robert Kubica said Thursday that he still believed he could win this year's drivers' world championship.

The 23-year-old BMW Sauber driver conceded he had gone through a recent dip in form and results, but said he felt he could recover and regain the touch that put him on top of the world earlier this season.

He said: "This is like my home grand prix because it's the closest to Poland. In previous years, I've had big support from them - so I'm looking forward to a good race, a good atmosphere, and some good weather this weekend!

"The last two races have not been lucky for me, especially at Hockenheim. I was running fourth but the Safety Car changed it completely, some cars behind jumped to the front and they were on better tyres.

"While there is still a mathematical chance to win, you have to try to give your maximum because things can change quickly. After the first race of the year, Hamilton had ten points and I had zero, but after seven races I was
leading.

"So, as we know too well in motor racing, anything can happen!"

Kubica, regarded by championship leading McLaren Mercedes driver Briton Lewis Hamilton as the greatest threat to him in the long run, led the championship after his maiden victory in the Canadian Grand Prix in June.