Kubica should drive again within a month according to his manager

Robert Kubica is expected to get back behind the wheel in October, eight months after his accident during the Ronde di Andora Rally in Italy. According to his manager, Danielle Morelli, the Polish driver could either drive a road car (probably a supercar) or spend time in a simulator, either the Lotus Renault GP team simulator or the Toyota one, which is said to be one of the best.

In October, we consider that Robert will be able to put a helmet on his head to see what he is capable of. We are obviously not talking about a Formula 1 single-seater, but it is important for Robert to start driving. Whether it’s in a simulator or at the wheel of a car on a track, it’s not really important – the most important thing is that the last step is achieved in some way, Danielle Morelli confided to reporters present in the Renault motorhome today in Monza.

Morelli also reported that the operation Robert Kubica underwent on his elbow two weeks ago went very well, even though it inspired some reasons for concern.

Two weeks ago, we had a final operation that was somewhat of a threat to us. There were several question marks about the outcome, but fortunately the operation went well and Robert, the day after the operation, was able to move his elbow in an almost normal motion. This was something fundamental for the recovery of all functions of his right arm.

Danielle Morelli also stated that he was convinced his driver would return to Formula 1 and that his current lack of fitness wouldn’t be a problem, especially as the Polish driver continues his rehabilitation.

Now the rehabilitation focuses on strength, and day by day, Robert improves the strength of his right arm, his wrist, his fingers, and all the areas that were affected (by the accident). We no longer have any worries about the outcome of Robert’s recovery. Of course, we need to stay positive, and it’s important in this kind of situation – but Robert is already working very, very hard. You know him, he’s a determined person.

« Doctors and psychotherapists sometimes have to tell him to slow down because he’s doing too much. But it’s better to ask him to slow down than the other way around. So I’m here to bring you good news. We still need nature to do its work because the nerves haven’t fully regenerated yet, but it’s not a major obstacle. It’s just a matter of time. Robert is a Formula 1 driver, so if he can drive a Formula Renault, he can drive an F1 single-seater. Nowadays, F1 cars aren’t as physically demanding, so I would say it’s almost more complicated to drive a GP2 than an F1. »