Robert Kubica has passed the FIA's mandatory extraction test, which means he has been given the green light to take part in the Hungary test this week.
The Polish driver will drive Renault's R.S.17 on Wednesday, taking over from Nicholas Latifi who is driving on Tuesday, as he gears up for a potential comeback in 2018.
As per the regulations, Article 13.1.4, a driver must prove that they can exit the cockpit within five seconds, while wearing their full race kit and helmet. They must also prove they can replace the steering wheel within a set time limit too.
With Kubica suffering a serious injury to his arm, there were fears he might struggle with the test as his mobility is limited, but the FIA confirmed he passed the test without issue.
Renault are set to assess Kubica's abilities behind the wheel of a 2017 car, to see whether a full-time return is possible. Hungary offers the best opportunity to see whether or not the 32-year-old's arm hinders him on a tight and twisty track such as the Hungaroring.
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