[AntonayPina]

I'm surprised not to have seen any thread about this already, but Kubica has finally announced that he won't be driving at the start of the 2012 F1 season. It's a shame that he won't be there, but, on the other hand, it was hardly unexpected.

[IvJlNwum]

Heres the link if anyone wants to read it:

Robert Kubica to miss start of 2012 Season

RK: “Even if I’ve been working very, very hard over the course of the last few weeks, I came to the conclusion that I am not yet certain to be ready for the 2012 season. I have called the team and I have informed them of the situation. This was a difficult decision to make, but it is the most reasonable one. I also know that LRGP need to prepare for next year, and further extending deadlines would not have been the right thing to do. On a personal level, my recovery is still very encouraging and my doctors keep being impressed. I just need more time, as I want to be 100% ready before I commit to anything driving related".

[VewCoorkPow]

Pity, i hope this means he may still may a comeback in the future though

[soprofaxel]

Same...he needs time to recover and not force anything because to come back too early a risk further, permanent injury would be a dumb move. Although he might be relieved TBH given the car they produced this year.

So Grosjean has a race seat?

[DesautocaD]

I think he's finished. 13 months since the accident is a long time.

[Tibaveriafark]

I think he's finished. 13 months since the accident is a long time.

Yup, I tend to think so too. Pity! He might have been a contender for the WDC, eventually.

[floadaVonfoli]

I'd like to see him come back but realistically the severity of the injuries meant it was always going to take a long time with no guarantee of a 'full' recovery.

[Investblogger]

I'd like to see him come back but realistically the severity of the injuries meant it was always going to take a long time with no guarantee of a 'full' recovery.

I'm afraid is as you say...

[amannddo]

Very sad news

[Opinion_counts]

I spoke with someone from his inner circle, the possible return of only half a season if the team is still interested then

Pity, I have known Robert since the time of his starts for karts and I know how it must be hard but still keep my fingers crossed for him

Forza Robert!!

[lizadax]

Very disapointed

[Daleman1984]

I can see Kubica having a seat in Renault in the second half of 2012. Just imagine another bad year, another weak car design, and drivers are blamed. One is thrown out for the "lack of leadership" and Kubica is then brought in.

Just being a little sarcastic here. I am sorry. I hope he returns.

[vipluka]

And now: Manager denies Robert Kubica will miss start of 2012 Formula 1 season - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

[vladekad]

He's ready .
He's not ready .
He's almost ready .
He's almost Renault .
He's not Renault .
He's almost red .

[ApporpSothe]

I'm sure his manager is just fulfilling the part of his job description that dictates he should hype up his driver at any opportunity, but I suspect he's being utterly unrealistic. Kubica hasn't driven anything for a year, nevermind any sort of racing car, and despite his clearly massive talent I honestly can't see him being ready to take control of a Formula One car in 4 months time.

[OgrGlgHu]

@Bagwan: surprised you didn't have any recommendations for the Renault seat. What they need is a driver capable of regularly finishing 10th or 11th

[Kausilwf]

His injuries were so severe, that a comeback at all would be a miracle, not to mention the same competitiveness. Look at Massa.
I've had a hip fracture and know what it's like to not be the same. With Kubica, we're talking about severing of arm-hand. Super important tendons, etc.,...
If he returns to competitive driving, it would simply be a miracle. I still can't see it happening!

[DenisLevvin]

@Bagwan: surprised you didn't have any recommendations for the Renault seat. What they need is a driver capable of regularly finishing 10th or 11th

I didn't realize they were interested in selling up , Dave .

I wouldn't put my guy in that team , the way it is now .

Pair him with Robert after a buy-out and yer talkin' .


But , Kubica and his man look to be seeing red in future . Don't miss that in my post while you're poking the bagwan with a good idea .

[myspacecoo]

I can see Kubica having a seat in Renault in the second half of 2012.

There will be no Renault F1 team in 2012.

[patrycjakolekk]

There will be no Renault F1 team in 2012.

Red Bull are the official works team now so we should call them Renault I reckon. I can't bring myself around to the idea of calling the black and gold team Lotus as they are not Lotus. The best thing alround would have been to drop the name altogether IMO.