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Formula 1

Fresh doubts over Robert Kubica’s F1 future

Former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari has expressed doubts over the F1 future of Robert Kubica. In a recent interview with BBC Radio Alguersuari claimed Kubica is struggling to overcome the injuries suffered in his rally accident at the start of last year. “At the moment the latest information I have about him is not very […]

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Formula 1

Robert Kubica suffers broken leg

Robert Kubica’s comeback to Formula One has been dealt another blow following reports he has broken his right leg. It’s the same leg which suffered fractures in that horrific rally accident which caused him to miss the entire 2011 F1 season. He now faces up to month in plaster. It’s understood Kubica slipped on some […]

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Formula 1 Renault

Official update on Robert Kubica

Lotus Renault GP has released an official update on Robert Kubica. The 26-year-old Polish driver is recovering from another round of surgery following his rally accident earlier in the year. It seems almost certain we won’t see Robert back in Formula One this year. Let’s hope he recovers well and is back in 2012. You […]

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Formula 1 Skoda

VIDEO: Robert Kubica’s rally accident recreated

Details are a bit scant on this story, but it seems Skoda has gone to the trouble of recreating a life-size simulation of Robert Kubica’s horrific rally accident. When seen like this, and assuming the impact captured in this video is accurate, then we must be thankful Kubica is alive to tell us the tale. […]

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Formula 1 Renault

Robert Kubica likely to miss entire F1 season

When we last spoke about Robert Kubica we had the positive news that he had been released from hospital and his recovery was going well. That said, it’s probably no surprise to learn Kubica is not expected to race in Formula One this year. Speaking to Spanish media at last weekend’s Grand Prix, Gerard Lopez, […]

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Formula 1 News Renault

Robert Kubica ready for next stage of recovery

Great news for Robert Kubica with confirmation he has been released from hospital a few days ahead of schedule. He continues to recover well following his rally accident in February and will now spend a few days at his home in Monaco before heading to Italy to enter the next stage of his rehabilitation. In […]

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Formula 1 News

Robert Kubica shows promising signs following surgery

The latest update from Lotus Renault GP brings promising signs for the injured Robert Kubica. The full statement can be read below, but in brief he was woken this morning and informed of his injuries. He was able to speak to his relatives and was also able to move the fingers in his damaged right […]

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Formula 1 News Renault

Robert Kubica injured in rally crash

First filed 6 February. News has come through that Lotus Renault GP driver Robert Kubica was injured in a rally accident earlier today. Internet rumour has detailed varying degrees of injury for 26-year-old Kubica and while we don’t have any confirmed details it is known he is currently under observation in hospital and we believe […]

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BMW Formula 1

A lap of Spa-Francorchamps with Robert Kubica

I’ve been waiting for BMW-web.tv to load this clip all week—now they have and it’s only a computer generated lap of Spa! They usually use real in-car footage. Never mind, it’s a great track any way you look at it. Mind, as a commentator BMW-Sauber’s Robert Kubica makes a great racing driver. See you on […]

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BMW Formula 1

Robert Kubica gives BMW Sauber first pole position

Polish driver Robert Kubica has just earned his first pole position in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He edged out Britain’s Lewis Hamilton by 2/10 of a second, and Brazilian Felipe Massa by just 3/100 of a second with his fastest time of 1:33.096 and in the process gave BMW Sauber their first pole […]

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Formula 1 WRC

Kubica still hopes for “dream” F1 comeback

Robert Kubica still holds out hope for a return to Formula 1, saying he will consider more corrective surgery to the arm he injured in a rally crash in February 2011. Competing in the WRC this season Kubica said: “The arm and hand are okay. From a mobility point of view, there have been some […]

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Formula 1 WRC

Formula 1 return “nearly impossible” says Kubica

On the eve of his debut in a WRC car Robert Kubica says a return to Formula 1 following injuries sustained in a rally crash in February 2011 remains a dream for him, even though he says such an outcome is unlikely. “It’s a dream, a target, but for now, it’s very difficult, I would […]