It has been announced that Robert Kubica will never return to F1again,so is officially retired.It's a pity really,but why did he need to do a rally at all is beyond me .And now his career in F1 I finished
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It has been announced that Robert Kubica will never return to F1again,so is officially retired.It's a pity really,but why did he need to do a rally at all is beyond me .And now his career in F1 I finished
very sad news
what a talent. I would say what a waste, but that would be slightly unfair
At least he can say he won a race and drove very well in his years in F1.
More than many others can say
Terrible shame :( But we all knew it wasnt going to happen when he is out for a whole year.
I know Button likes his cycling, Vettel likes skiing in his spare time. With Kubica, he competed in IRC. it just seemed he couldnt take time out, racing and competing was something he just had to do, and for that I admire him. Its just a great shame we wont see him in F1 anymore.
Whilst I think this is the likely outcome, do you have a source? A quick internet search turned up nothing.
Robert Kubica`s comeback to F1, his condition etc.
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About week ago on BBC sport appeared an article in which journalist wrote: "Kubica can drive a road car and a rally car without problem but the nerves in his right arm, which was partially severed are still not healed sufficiently to allow him to move his fingers quickly or accurately enough to operate the controls on an F1 car."
Exactly, I don't see this "announced" anywhere either.
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That is too bad, but if that's the case I hope we see him continue on in rally.
I cannot see anything official yet. Hope he will back to circuits.
There is nothing official but you can follow polish blog where are all rumors about Robert Kubica come back. In one of latest entries there is doctor Rossello opinion that fingers are ok but problem is with his elbow.
See the translation: T
There is a hope but we have to wait.
Thread title edited as I can't see this news in any Motorsport web-site and it could be a fake news ;)
This is a shame. He was rumoured to head to possibly head to Ferrari for 2014. I think they'd have taken the constructors with a line up like that.
I hope this rumour is not true. Sadly, I fear that it could be the case.
Would be sad, but only expected. I think there is very little chance he will ever be back in F1.
Because rally has been his passion.Quote:
Originally Posted by driveace
He could maybe do a decent rally program then, he wouldn't be the 10453678th tourist..
It was on a thread by Jenson Button and McLaren on my FBQuote:
Originally Posted by pino
I would like to see if a team (Lotus) could, using last year's car, make the necessary accomodations so that he could at least test an F1 car again at a proper track. Perhaps do away with the (fine) finger controls and, if he has an issue with his elbow, modify the cockpit so that he can manage to drive as comfortably as possible.
Why would anyone do this?Quote:
Originally Posted by keysersoze
Might as well just let him drive a NASCAR. Jus sayn....Quote:
Originally Posted by keysersoze
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1. Excellent PR moveQuote:
Originally Posted by Koz
2. Outstanding human interest story.
It was a media sensation when Alex Zanardi was permitted to finish the final 12 laps of the race in which had earlier lost his legs. It was the exact same car he drove that fateful day, albeit significantly modified so that he didn't have to use his feet / legs.
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was also the darling of the media, and an inspiration to millions, for his achievements in the face of an overwhelming obstacle.
Not even close. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by kfzmeister
If an open wheel car could be adapted to accomodate a legless driver (Alex Zanardi), I imagine it could be adapted to accomodate Robert's limitations.
Jus sayn . . .
Did someone suggest that he steer with his legs? Wow, what a dope he is! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by henners88
With all those buttons on the steering wheel, it is certainly true that driving a modern F1 car is somewhat akin to playing a piano.
I hope the rumours aren't true as he is a damn good driver. If they are, hopefully he'll have a successful career in other motorsport.
No doubt that this is just a rumor or even a fake news but as we are in off-season...I will leave this open ;)
"Believe all rumors"!
Imo, this'll be the official news sooner or later.
Do not believe Polish blogs :) I don't know nothing officially but about his return is unlikely. I spoke with few people and from what they know and from what i know rallying is possible for RK.
F1 return for Kubica uncertain - Alonso
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Fernando Alonso has admitted he is unsure if his friend Robert Kubica will ever return to formula one.
Well yes, everyone is unsure if Kubica will return to F1. Some of these web sites seem to struggle for content during the summer break :)Quote:
Originally Posted by CNR
Why was it unnecessary? I personally think it's great that there are drivers who do it for the love of the sport, put driving above everything, above the money, the race wins, the girls...people that are so taken over by the sport that they will do all sorts of events just to get that rush.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Exactly. The opposing view is a modern one born solely of an excessive respect for the notion that the driver is a commodity rather than a sportsman.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrJan
Yep, he was one of my favorite drivers. I think pretty much every F1 fan respected him at least and you can't fault him for what happened. He was only doing what he loved.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Hopefully he will return but the outlook is bleak at this stage.
Since the day of the accident I've remained hopeful that Robert would return to F1. I will continue to do so. I know at this point it is very unlikely, but I feel he is a great talent and would be a welcome addition if he returns to the grid.
If he doesn't, I hope that he does recover to a point that he at least gets to enjoy rally once again, or any other form of motorsport he is interested in. For someone that worked so hard to get into professional motorsport, he deserves to enjoy it once again.
From the extent of his injuries I think its lucky that he's able to look forward to living an independent life let alone get back into racing of any sort. If he gets back to rallying thats great but he won't be returning to F1.
[Rumour] Kubica tested with Ford WRC team Robert Kubica`s comeback to F1, his condition etc.: Kubica tested Ford in France with Latvalla and Solberg
It would be nice if it was him
Joe Saward has run the same story, so it appears to be true. ;)
Kubica stopped Lotus talks 'months ago' - Boullier
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Lotus boss Eric Boullier has revealed there is little chance Robert Kubica will return to F1 with the Enstone based team.
Boullier insisted: "I cannot make any assumptions about anything because I am not in contact with him anymore."
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Originally Posted by skory
That is great news, I think a Ford WRC seat initially limited to Tarmac events would be a PR master stroke... and I know Robert would love that!
There are many rumors that we will see Robert this month in some rally. One of them is Ronde del Gomitolo di Lana (website) which will start tommorow! Original news: Kubica back behind the wheel
Also Kubica's codriver Jakub Gerber when asked about rumors replied that he won't say anything until Monday.
Something big is coming ;)