Q+A Robert Kubica

After his heavy crash at Montreal, more than 2 weeks ago, Robert Kubica talks about the accident and what he has been doing since Indianapolis, where he couldn't race as he didn't get the 'all clear' from the FIA doctor. Kubica hopes to race again at Magny-Cours.

“I feel very well and it was touching how often I was asked this question! I received so many good wishes from all over the world and want to thank everybody for this.”

“I am pretty bored with doing nothing. I am not used to resting for such a long period – no test, no pr days. But, of course, I have used the time for my fitness preparation in Italy and am also in constant contact with Josef Leberer, our team’s physio.”

“Although I did not go to Poland I know from my family that my accident in Montreal was quite a shock in Poland and I have received a lot of cheering messages from all my friends and fans living in Poland. The 30 minutes after the accident were very tough for my relatives in Poland until they got the information that I was not injured.”

“No, definitely not. I always knew that with a single seater and open wheels an accident like this could happen. Also it can always happen again. This is the same for every driver and we are all aware of it. I feel what happened is more encouraging than worrying thanks to the outcome that you still can climb out without being hurt. The improved safety regulations from the FIA plus the “safety first” approach of our BMW Sauber F1 Team engineers and designers have made this possible. I would like to say a big personal thank you to all of them. If I had been born earlier I would have still wanted to race in Formula One, but most likely would have suffered injuries. I feel I am lucky to be racing in modern Formula One.”

“Well, as I said, I can’t wait to race! But whether I am allowed to or not is down to the decision of the official doctors, who I have to see before the race in Magny-Cours."