Robert Kubica still holds hope that a Formula 1 comeback might be possible within the next few years should further surgery to his hand and arm prove successful.
The Polish driver was involved in an accident whilst competing in a rally ahead of the 2011 F1 season. His right-hand was partially severed and his arm badly injured.
Despite various operations and physiotherapy, he’s yet to regain full movement which would make driving an F1 car near impossible due to the dimensions of the cockpit – though he has enjoyed a relatively successful World Rally Championship career since.
Speaking to the BBC, Kubica revealed that another operation this winter could give him the movement he needs to make a “dream” return to F1.
“The arm and hand are OK,” said the one-time race winner. “From a mobility point of view, there have been some improvements. From a limitation point of view, it’s pretty much the same.
“So I need to have more surgery – and there are possibilities – but it’s a tight season, there are many rallies and they are long events.
“Formula 1 would be a dream to come back but we have to stay realistic,” he added.
“If I decide to try and come back I will have more surgery this winter and maybe with the help of the doctors, and with some luck, it will be possible.”
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