Quote Originally Posted by steveaki13 View Post
Luca Badoer in 2009?
Luca's return was not for a full season as is the case for Kubica. He replaced the injured Massa at Ferrari part way through the season after 10 years out of F1. His performance on his return was markly less than he was able to manage 10 years previous. Also he was not returning from a career threatening injury as is the case for Kubica. Kubica's case is very unique. Only triple world champion Nikki Lauda return after his horrific burns to his head to race with his sores still raw comes close. Lauda returned almost as soon as he was remotely able, not several years as the Kubica case.