Robert Kubica airlifted to hospital after crash - Page 5

torquemada · 03-14-2013, 12:42 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZzA64bs8Co

Quote:

Robert Kubica set for World Rally Championship programme

Former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica will compete in the 2013 World Rally Championship as he continues to recover from injury sustained in a rally crash.

The Pole, who is targeting a return to Formula 1 after the accident in 2011, has limited movement in his right arm.

"I can't wait to start racing, but I haven't set myself any specific target," said Kubica.

"I still have a lot to learn in rallying and to improve I will need to rack up the miles on the stages."

The 28-year-old last raced in Formula 1 in 2010, and recently tested a DTM German touring car. He is fighting to recover sufficient mobility in his right arm so that he can rotate it in such a way that is required to drive an F1 car.

He can work round the problem in a rally car because there is more space to have his arm out to the side.

The Pole will contest seven rounds of the championship in the WRC2 category, starting in Portugal next month, with the Citroen team.

Citroen said the sport's governing body, the FIA, had given special dispensation for Kubica's car to be fitted with a paddle shift gearbox, making it easier for the Pole.

Kubica, who has competed in several minor rallies since his accident, will also enter this month's Rally Canary Islands as part of a commitment to compete in selected rounds of the European Rally Championship.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motorsport/21655237

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torquemada · 03-23-2013, 11:51 AM

Kubica crashes out of lead

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...ce=mostpopular

a short vid

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=498398843556584

torquemada · 03-24-2013, 08:54 AM

Rally Islas Canarias 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGig4q0ICTM

torquemada · 04-26-2013, 07:22 PM

look who crashed today, again, SATA Rally 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S311QKm105Y

torquemada · 04-26-2013, 07:24 PM

and for the record, Rally Portugal 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH8a0fNje2Y

falcongsr · 04-26-2013, 07:32 PM

i don't see a crash

torquemada · 04-26-2013, 07:50 PM

well, in Portugal he punctured his radiator with this offroad ride

sureshot007 · 04-26-2013, 08:24 PM

Why do you hate this guy so much?

torquemada · 04-26-2013, 08:35 PM

I don´t hate him, I think he´s overrated

an interview with Walter Röhrl a few weeks ago, he thinks that Kubica will kill himself if he don´t change his rally driving attitude

randomhero199 · 04-27-2013, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torquemada

I don´t hate him, I think he´s overrated

an interview with Walter Röhrl a few weeks ago, he thinks that Kubica will kill himself if he don´t change his rally driving attitude

Do you realize you're the only one who's posting in this thread, and you're the only one person who's bashing a driver that has more talent that you can fathom ..... get a life dude, troll somewhere else

soldmyboxster · 04-27-2013, 11:10 PM

We really need to change the title of this thread. Every time I see it updated I think :nononononocat.gif:

SoapBox · 04-29-2013, 03:23 PM

Not sure if it's been posted yet, but he has confirmed being in a Merc sim already.

Tim_ · 04-29-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soldmyboxster

We really need to change the title of this thread. Every time I see it updated I think :nononononocat.gif:

godforbid. See page 3 of this thread for protocol. No new Kubica thread shall ever be created, nor will this thread title ever be edited.

falcongsr · 04-29-2013, 08:38 PM

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SoapBox · 05-03-2013, 12:32 PM

My guess his performance in the simulator went pretty well.

http://en.espnf1.com/mercedes/motors...ry/107059.html

Looks like it's only a matter of time before he gets his chance in the cockpit again. Ff he indeed wants to take that risk (attempt, and possibly fail)

falcongsr · 05-03-2013, 12:38 PM

do you think there is a way to set up an F1 cockpit for a person that has a disabled hand? i bet there is. what a story it would be if he could return and do well in F1.

SoapBox · 05-03-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcongsr

do you think there is a way to set up an F1 cockpit for a person that has a disabled hand? i bet there is. what a story it would be if he could return and do well in F1.

One would think. His arm strength is fine (and the power steering would aid that anyway), the real issue is the articulation and feel in his hand. Seems to be doing well though. Says its more of an issue out in teh world, and not limiting him when in a racecar. Although I think the narrow cockpit of a single seater makes it tougher for him.

It would be awesome to see...

Hell, I'd take a test role with a back-marker team just so I could rub it in torquemada's face.

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03-23-2013, 11:51 AM	#102
torquemada Scooby Specialist Member#: 128484 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Germany Vehicle: 2006 EDM WRX STI WRB	Kubica crashes out of lead http://www.autosport.com/news/report...ce=mostpopular a short vid http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=498398843556584

04-26-2013, 07:32 PM	#106
falcongsr Scooby Specialist Member#: 305831 Join Date: Jan 2012	i don't see a crash

04-26-2013, 07:50 PM	#107
torquemada Scooby Specialist Member#: 128484 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Germany Vehicle: 2006 EDM WRX STI WRB	well, in Portugal he punctured his radiator with this offroad ride

04-26-2013, 08:24 PM	#108
sureshot007 Scooby Specialist Member#: 142405 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Buffalo, NY Vehicle: #716 G5 Cherokee nyscoob.com	Why do you hate this guy so much?

04-26-2013, 08:35 PM	#109
torquemada Scooby Specialist Member#: 128484 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Germany Vehicle: 2006 EDM WRX STI WRB	I don´t hate him, I think he´s overrated an interview with Walter Röhrl a few weeks ago, he thinks that Kubica will kill himself if he don´t change his rally driving attitude

04-27-2013, 11:10 PM	#111
soldmyboxster Scooby Specialist Member#: 65520 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: Monaco!!!! Vehicle: '11 M3 Coupe	We really need to change the title of this thread. Every time I see it updated I think :nononononocat.gif:

04-29-2013, 03:23 PM	#112
SoapBox Scooby Specialist Member#: 204578 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC	Not sure if it's been posted yet, but he has confirmed being in a Merc sim already.

04-29-2013, 08:38 PM	#114
falcongsr Scooby Specialist Member#: 305831 Join Date: Jan 2012	[comment removed]

05-03-2013, 12:32 PM	#115
SoapBox Scooby Specialist Member#: 204578 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC	My guess his performance in the simulator went pretty well. http://en.espnf1.com/mercedes/motors...ry/107059.html Looks like it's only a matter of time before he gets his chance in the cockpit again. Ff he indeed wants to take that risk (attempt, and possibly fail)

05-03-2013, 12:38 PM	#116
falcongsr Scooby Specialist Member#: 305831 Join Date: Jan 2012	do you think there is a way to set up an F1 cockpit for a person that has a disabled hand? i bet there is. what a story it would be if he could return and do well in F1.