Kubica has been Alfa Romeo’s test and reserve driver since early 2020 after being fired by Williams the previous season.
The Pole got his chance earlier this year when Kimi Raikkonen tested positive for coronavirus, forcing him to miss the Dutch and Italian Grand Prix.
Kubica showed a solid performance in its first two races since 2019 at Zandvoort and Monza, finishing in 15th and 14th place respectively.
The 2008 Canadian Grand Prix winner will replace new drivers Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou.
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In addition to keeping Kubica, the Polish oil company Orlen will also be the title sponsor for the third season in a row.
Team boss Frederic Vasseur said of the news: “We are delighted to be extending our successful partnership with PKN ORLEN into the third year. An instantly recognizable brand in a huge and growing market, ORLEN has proven to be a loyal supporter of the team. their presence underscores and reinforces our determination to be one of the most attractive teams in sport for global brands.
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“Most importantly, we are committed to constant improvement, be it on the track or in their business, and we are determined to continue growing together. Their activation campaign has been top notch, reaching fans across Europe and expanding access to the team and the world of Formula 1 and we can’t wait to reveal the next stages of this program. “
Alfa Romeo finished ninth in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship in 2021, with two rounds to go.
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