Robert Kubica has today informed Lotus Renault GP that he will not be ready for the start of the 2012 season, despite having started an intensive training programme. The Pole is still recovering from his really crash earlier this year and thereby gives the green light to LRGP to select its drivers for the 2012 campaign.
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We need this Polish King to be back in Formula 1...
He´s got unfinished business and it would bother the crap out of me if he never, not once get to race in F1 again.
I´m hoping for a 2014 comeback, possibly ´15. If there´s no sign of improvement somewhere around there i will give up hope.
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"...Luxury magazine "F1 Racing" published in the February issue of extensive material about Robert Kubica. Pole went on the cover of the magazine, which the Polish version will go on sale next Friday.
In an interview with the press "F1 Racing" Kubica emphasizes that we still believe in a return to Formula 1 - I still believe that I can come back - he says. - This is not just a dream. I currently have limitations when it comes to driving the cars, but they are smaller than it looks from the outside. The situation is improving. Six months ago it was not so, three months ago it was not. With rajdom and tested on the track my condition is slowly improving, but the road is still long.
- From day to day, the rally raid, the test on the test, I see that the restrictions are getting smaller and my goal is to achieve a level enabling normal driving - adds Kubica, who this week will take part in the tests DTM car at Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.
Polak also admitted that the first car on the track took less than six months after the accident, which occurred on Feb. 6, 2011 year rally Ronde di Andora. He betrayed too, that once broke his lap record before the injury by as much as half a second. - You know, pretty soon back behind the wheel ... - Said in an interview with "F1 Racing". - It was the first of August 2011. I will not tell you where, but it was Italy, well known for me to track. I keep some of my car there is a place full of emotions for me. I was really disappointed, because even after such a long break, the pace was good right away. It would be easier for me if I were not doing himself and was about two seconds slower.
"F1 Racing" also cites former F1 medical delegate, Dr Gary Hartstein, which was initially very skeptical judge Kubica's chances to return to the sport. - There would put on a large amount, but do not be surprised if it enters the F1 car can handle well - said Hartstein.
It turns out that Robert Kubica will test Thursday(tomorrow) at Mercedes Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.
Robert also spoke about tomorrow's test for Mercedes, "I am very happy that Mercedes-Benz has given me a chance to test their DTM car. I can not wait for the first miles in a car. It is very important for me, as DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupe has a good level of downforce. It is too early to comment on my future on the basis of this test. Waiting for tomorrow and we'll see what happens next "
If someone said to me that you can have three wishes, my first would have been to get into racing, my second to be in Formula 1, my third to drive for Ferrari.
Other drivers testing DTM today: Jaime Alguesuari, Bruno Senna, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Oliver Turvey, Robin Frijns, Mattias Ekstrom, Jamie Green, Andy Priaulx, Bruno Spengler, Daniel Juncadella and Timo Glock
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