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I have a question - why so little news from Kubica's camp? OK I know he's still got a great amount of respect in the paddock but keeping such a low profile all this time surely can't be doing him any favours. He'll be a forgotten man if he's not carefull.

I have a question - why so little news from Kubica's camp? OK I know he's still got a great amount of respect in the paddock but keeping such a low profile all this time surely can't be doing him any favours. He'll be a forgotten man if he's not carefull.

I'm pretty sure you wont get an answer which would satisfy you. Neither of us will here nor any other forum. Thats just the way Robert and his camp decide to manage this situation. Also, we can assume that there's nothing major to report recently, one of lastest piece was rumour of possible tests in summer, 3 month from now on, so its hard to expect reports every week, considering how little we've received during whole last year. Personally, I suspect that even when same tests will be scheduled we'll know about them after they're actually done. This will allow Rob and his camp to give us proper and concrete news whether he'll able to bounce back or not, instead of pure speculations.

Becoming forgotten is the last thing he should be afraid right now. He should just concentrate on rehab and coming back to what he was before, excellent racing driver. Besides, how should he care about not being forgotten? Texting team principals that he's alive and trainning hard? When he'll be back to form just as he was before and prove it doing tests, his only concern should be choosing right offer

My point was that as times go by and he's off the radar I'm not so sure those offers will come. He could still have a visible profile while he is recouperating by turning up at the odd race, maybe having an opinion piece column for a magazine or website, sit in the "red button" lounge for TV, that kind of thing. It's not about caring if hes forgotten - I'm assuming he still cares about returning to the sport.

If Grosjean does well this year the doors at Lotus could start to close, Ferrari - supposedly his next berth- have numerous names in their young driver program and said to be keeping an eye on Perez.

Not my business I guess, just curious. For someone with his reputation but only 1 slightly fortuitous race win, I would have thought F1 is still such unfinished business that he would be making every effort to still be seen to be a part of it.

Here's the point we don't agree. If somehow he'll be able to prove he didn't lost anything form his abilities, is 100% as quick as back in the days, simply like it never happened, then I'm 100% sure he'll get sit and car he deserves. Even without showing in public next few months.

And don't get me wrong. I would like him to do some appearance on odd race, or "red button" lounge for TV as much as you, and any fan do. But such activities is just not what Kubica does. I believe that after crash there was one interview in which he said we'll see him again at track only with helmet in a racing car. Can't remember exact quote, though. But that just sums up his attitude. No compromises. No showing off like look guys, I already can walk, lets go public

F1 is undoubtebly unfinished business for him and he's surely doing every effort.. in gym, 5-6 hours every day

And that's the key. I'm saying that if he doesn't remain visible he won't get that chance. He may be quicker than ever for all we know, but if he's not on the teams "lists" he won't get the chance to show it. And a test from a team is the ONLY way he can prove his readiness. I know his no compromises attitude and it's all good, but it may, in this instance, work against him.

I guess we'll see. Hopefully he will be back and there's an opportunity for him, but this radio silence can't be doing him any favours and meanwhile there's young drivers out there making a name for themselves.

In the paddock not stop talking about the return of Robert Kubica. On the occasion of the Barcelona test BBC spoke with a close friend of Polish drivers.

Kubica lost the whole of the previous season after fatal accident in February 2011. It is not known if and when the Pole again sit behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car
During testing at Barcelona in the paddock who asked for anonymity was a close friend of Kubica. BBC Sport revealed important information about the health of former Lotus Renault driver.

- Robert is nearing a return to normal life - he said. - It will take your car, working on strengthening the right hand. In June or July, it turns out, is strong enough to test a F1 car.

The fact that Kubica is getting better and better as argued recently fans who have had the opportunity to meet a player. - Robert went a step and we shook hands - said the winner Lotto.

Echoed her second of the winners. - I'm sure you really want (Kubica - ed.) Show up in the full form, and sitting behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car (...) It is reiterated that some things can be better done and much is still ahead of him.

Latest Kubica news in the Polish press ( google translated )

He's always been a few months away from testing an F1 car.

I have a question - why so little news from Kubica's camp? OK I know he's still got a great amount of respect in the paddock but keeping such a low profile all this time surely can't be doing him any favours. He'll be a forgotten man if he's not carefull.

i read something about kubica yesterday.
his friend was speaking about him already starting to lead a normal life after the accident.

he said that Kubica was driving road cars daily and really concentrating on building the strength to the damaged arm.

i hope he returns to F1 and if he does, Im sure the whole paddock, teams and drivers will be there to welcome him

Alguersuari about Kubica: He cannot drink with this hand, he cannot really take the glass and drink - http://www.f1talks.pl/2012/03/07/alguer ... nki-i-pic/

Has anyone heard/seen/listened to the original conference ?
"Cause all I can find are translations on Polish websites which I take with a pinch of salt

mi admiracion por Kubica en el supuesto de que su lesion le permita regresar Sobre su estadotraslade info que me han hecho personas cercanas

Just listen to the audio under the article. Algersuari says it in english, starting at 14.00 minutes.

I don't see why he would 'invent' such bad news.

He is spreading a rumour he heard..nothing more, probably outdated. I have heard a rumour he is doing very good but yet it is unknown if he will be able to drive F1 car..but i am no BBC5live star.

I hope he will at least be back to any kind of racing/rally if he can't go back to F1.

Edit: how bad were the arm injuries I read it was almost hanging off. Is this true

The hand was nearly severed. Two of the three nerves were cut. Also the elbow joint was shattered into some 17 pieces or so.

It seems Kubica cannot hold a glass and drink, but he can drive a WRC car with sequential gearbox xD Ojj Jaime, Jaime huge FAIL on your part *LOL* And all the pics are posted from the people around him, Robert hates media spot light, he is quiet dude..