Kubica news - Page 2

DF1 · #21 07-17-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi12

Kubica announced his F1 comeback for next year.

Thanks for sharing. His first test will be very interesting!!

**Aircon** · #22 07-17-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmr2

He did?? I would love to see that happen and he must be making great progress in his recovery.

I noticed a lot of "ifs" in his statement.

**Aircon** · #23 07-17-2011, 08:31 AM

http://formula1fanpage.blogspot.com/...timing-is.html

**joker57676** · #24 07-17-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi12

Kubica announced his F1 comeback for next year.

This is the best F1 news I've heard in a long time.

Mark

**Ferraripilot** · #25 07-17-2011, 08:47 AM

I read a bit about this the other day. He answered several questions submitted by fans. It is reported that Robert is now walking without assistance but his arm remains basically immobile in a sling type contraption. I have no idea what his hand capabilities are but it sounds like he is progressing fairly well. IIRC, he also said he has no memory of the accident itself. Thank goodness for that

**LightGuy** · #26 07-17-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferraripilot

I read a bit about this the other day. He answered several questions submitted by fans. It is reported that Robert is now walking without assistance but his arm remains basically immobile in a sling type contraption. I have no idea what his hand capabilities are but it sounds like he is progressing fairly well. IIRC, he also said he has no memory of the accident itself. Thank goodness for that

Brazil race sounds wildly optimistic.

**tifosi12** · #27 07-17-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LightGuy

Brazil race sounds wildly optimistic.

Any F1 race sounds wildly optimistic. I don't believe in his comeback given the injuries he suffered.

Simon^2 · #28 07-17-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi12

Any F1 race sounds wildly optimistic. I don't believe in his comeback given the injuries he suffered.

Unfortunately I agree. He may run a test along the way (and even that will be a PR stunt)... but I can't see any scenario were he'll start another GP.

SDC · #29 07-17-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi12

Any F1 race sounds wildly optimistic. I don't believe in his comeback given the injuries he suffered.

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Originally Posted by Simon^2

Unfortunately I agree. He may run a test along the way (and even that will be a PR stunt)... but I can't see any scenario were he'll start another GP.

Kubica's F1 racing days are sadly over. All of these press releases serve two purposes:
1) Renault Lotus Russia something something will not just buy him out of the contract and tune him out permanently
2) His manager can have more time to figure out an alternative revenue stream like a TV gig or special consultant for the team.

**Whisky** · #30 07-17-2011, 11:40 AM

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Unfortunately I agree. He may run a test along the way (and even that will be a PR stunt)... but I can't see any scenario were he'll start another GP.

I agree. I don't WANT to agree, but I have to.

**kraftwerk** · #31 07-17-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Whisky

I agree. I don't WANT to agree, but I have to.

Ditto.

Remy Zero · #32 07-17-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LightGuy

Brazil race sounds wildly optimistic.

He might be in an F1 car at Brazil, but not racing. Probably for Friday run..

DF1 · #33 08-19-2011, 02:03 PM

The doctors of injured Renault driver Robert Kubica expect the Pole to be fit enough to drive in a Formula 1 simulator by the end of next month. Insiders close to Kubica, who suffered a partially severed hand and multiple fractures in a rally accident in February , have admitted his progress slowed dramatically over the summer but the mood in his camp is more upbeat as he prepares for his eighth and final operation. (Autosport magazine)

SDC · #34 08-19-2011, 03:26 PM

Rather than rush a recovery to push for some pipe dream to return back to F1, Kubica should really take his time to work back into some other form of motorsport like endurance racing or rallying after a few years. His days in F1 are over. Rushing into a simulator and into a full fledged F1 test will probably jeopardize any chances of recovery.

**LightGuy** · #35 08-19-2011, 07:07 PM

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The doctors of injured Renault driver Robert Kubica expect the Pole to be fit enough to drive in a Formula 1 simulator by the end of next month. Insiders close to Kubica, who suffered a partially severed hand and multiple fractures in a rally accident in February , have admitted his progress slowed dramatically over the summer but the mood in his camp is more upbeat as he prepares for his eighth and final operation. (Autosport magazine)

I hope everythings works well for Kubi.
The grid is incomplete without his determination.

DF1 · #36 09-29-2011, 03:50 AM

http://planetf1.com/news/3213/721012...a-From-Racing-

**buckminster** · #37 09-29-2011, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DF1

http://planetf1.com/news/3213/721012...a-From-Racing-

Sounds like good news! Happy he is getting better and healing from such a severe injury.

subirg · #38 09-29-2011, 10:20 AM

What an amazing set of statements from the doc. Rarely does doc take a definitive stance, but this one has. Either he's incredibly dumb and wants to trash his own career, or Kubi has a much better chance than many people have given him of driving again in F1. If he can get there it will be one of the greatest sporting comebacks of all time.

Remy Zero · #39 09-29-2011, 12:16 PM

Making a comeback is one thing. Driving at top level is another. ANyhow, i sincerely wish him the best.

**Ferraripilot** · #40 09-29-2011, 12:30 PM

I wouldn't get too crazy over this as Robert still has a mountain to climb. His right leg remains in what is basically an immobilizer and he has little to no muscle definition in that leg. He needs extremely intense physical therapy on that leg to get it really going again which won't take place until after he is out of the knee-brace/immobilizer contraption. His arm, hand, and nerves are the best progress as he has pretty much full flexibility and movement there. I really hope it works out for him and I am following what he is up to very closely. He is a great racer