Toyota announces WRC plans

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Can Kubica even drive current cars, didn't he have some special way to shift because of his hand?

Why not. He's driven more powerful cars this year then current WRCs. LMP1 cars has even tighter monocoque with less space for his injured arm. Since 2015, gear shift is no longer an issue because of the gear paddles. His co-driver once said in a very long, honest interview that RK has found a way around and circumvented his limitations. There aren't problem anymore but course it would be easier to drive without them.

Ok, I could be biased in that matter, but I see two really crucial factors to hire him. It's earlier mentioned tarmac development and aerodynamics. Next year, a good aero efficiency and effectiveness is going to be a key to winning. And now it's a part for an essential question. How many drivers has got the knowledge, comprehension and experience of working with aerodynamics? For me Kubica has got the best papers, bearing in mind his F1 and circuit experience, where aero is everything.