Renault’s decision to dump Nick Heidfeld in favour of Brazilian Bruno Senna on the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix has all the hallmarks of making a fine mess. There is no denying that the veteran German has had far from a glorious season. An early podium has been followed by poor qualifying on Saturdays… [Read more…]
July 14, 2011
Robert Kubica has insisted he will be back on the grid next season after recovering from the horrific injuries he suffered in a rally accident in February. In an interview on the Lotus Renault website, the Pole said he felt he would be as sharp as ever when he returned to the track at 2012… [Read more…]
April 22, 2011
Robert Kubica hopes to leave hospital within 10 days, according to a new interview released by his Lotus Renault team. The Pole has been out of action since a horrific accident in February which left him with terrible injuries to his right hand, arm and leg. The highly rated driver has been in hospital in… [Read more…]
February 16, 2011
Nick Heidfeld will race for Lotus Renault while Robert Kubica is out recovering, the team announced today. The 33-year-old German, who tested the R31 on Saturday, will take the lead driver role in the team from this week’s test in Barcelona. Kubica will be out for months, possibly the whole season, after seriously injuring his… [Read more…]
February 7, 2011
Robert Kubica faces a long road to recovery and may never get back all the movement in his right hand, his surgeons have said. The Lotus Renault driver spent seven hours in surgery on Sunday as two teams of doctors battled to repair the damage caused in a high speed rally accident. In a a… [Read more…]
February 6, 2011
Robert Kubica has been injured in a high speed rally accident this morning and flown to hospital for treatment. The Pole was competing in the Ronde di Andora Rally and crashed. His team have confirmed he is currently in surgery to repair multiple fractures to his right hand, arm and leg. A further update is due… [Read more…]
February 3, 2011
Robert Kubica has parked Lotus Renault at the top of the time sheets at the end of the first 2011 test in Valencia. The Pole recorded a 1m 13.144s about an hour before the end of the session on the third and final day. The new Renault has an innovative forward facing exhaust aimed at… [Read more…]
July 7, 2010
Robert Kubica has announced a two year extension with Renault, in a positive move for both the Pole and the French outfit. Just months ago, Renault were wavering on the brink of an exit from Formula One. In the wake of crashgate, there was little expectation the team would survive. And yet. In Robert Kubica… [Read more…]
June 29, 2010
Autosport is reporting Robert Kubica is on the brink of a longer term deal with Renault, a move which would virtually lock up the driver market over this coming winter. With McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari already committed to their top drawer line ups and Mercedes showing little interest in changing, the decision would be… [Read more…]
August 25, 2011
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