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Robert Kubica tests F1 car again six years after horror rally crash
Robert Kubica tests F1 car again six years after horror rally crash
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Great to see Kubica back in a F1, even if its just a test, and I don't think he will be competing in F1 anytime soon.
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Such a bummer what happened to him, seems like a great guy and was/is obviously one helluva driver. Reading the details of that rally crash he had, wow.
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06-06-2017, 03:53 PM | #4 |
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He was my favorite driver at the time of his crash. An awesome talent and a very nice, humble guy who I hope to see return to the sport.
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He would have been WDC by now, I remember rumors of him being linked to Ferrari. Sebastian Vettel had to sit on the sidelines while the two were at BMW-Sauber because Kubica was faster. I read quotes where Alonso thought he was the best driver on the grid. Glad to see him back in an F1 car, even if it's just for a test.
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off topic, i was hoping Stroll will fill Maldonado's shoes...
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loved this guy, a true racer.
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Was/is still my favorite as well, I still find myself watching the latter part of Canada '08 and his pole in Bahrain '08 on youtube. I have the newspaper clipping from his '08 GP win hanging in my garage. I still hold a grudge against BMW for basically stopping development on the F1.08 and pouring that money into the F1.09, Kubica was leading the championship after Canada.
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^ Today is the anniversary of that win....9 years ago. His first and only F1 win which was only a year after experiencing one of the sport's most brutal accidents after contacting Jarno Trulli at 180+mph.
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07-06-2017, 02:16 PM | #13 |
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Renault give Kubica 'extensive' second test
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I was seated in the Epingle hairpin when Kubica crashed in Montreal. As he slid across the tarmac his head slumped to the right, a la Senna. My heart stopped. My buddy and I went down on the track afterwards and the impact with the concrete barrier (2 tons?) was so violent it was moved about 8". Shards of CF were everywhere still. I was also there in the same stand when he took his maiden F1 win. To my left was a group of of Polish fans (20?) that were singing the Polish National Anthem as Robert collected his trophy. I'll never forget that. He was definitely on his way up, way up in F1. His rally crash was horrific.
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I would be shocked, and I believe it would be a mistake for both team/driver, if he ever got a seat and attempted a comeback. IMHO, his F1 career ended back in 2011. In the modern era of "no" (or rather super limited) in-season testing with current spec cars, it's tough to make up those lost years. Remember back in the day how much in-season testing Schumacher did at Fiorno (before *his* comeback)? |
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I would love for that to happen, but I still think it's a long shot. If you read more into his most recent test, Renault modified the steering wheel to place all of the controls on the left side. That tells me he has almost zero use of his right hand, which we all pretty much knew to begin with. I'd be curious to see how he would do in the simulator driving a tight track like Monaco. The mobility in his right arm is still a major problem, and it's not like there aren't a bazillion talented, young GP drivers in the pipeline ready for a chance at F1.
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Kubica to drive 2017 Renault in F1's post-Hungary test
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In-season testing in Hungary - including Kubica's return
http://www.formula1.com/en/latest/fe...n-hungary.html |
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Kubica fourth fastest on return as Vettel sets testing pace
http://www.formula1.com/en/latest/he...ting-pace.html |
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