Robert Kubica is well on the road to recovery following a terrifying rally accident back in February of this year.
The Polish driver answered some fan questions in which he revealed that he’s making good progress, in line with his doctors expectations, and has, for the past few weeks, been able to walk unaided.
“Physically, I am still a bit weak but my general condition is quite good,” said the 26-year-old. “My weight has now returned to its normal level and for a few weeks I’ve been able to walk without help. All in all I feel pretty well.
“I am satisfied with how things are proceeding. The improvement is in line with the expectations, and luckily there are no complications that could affect the recovery time.”
Despite rumours that he could make his racing return with Renault at the season ending Brazilian GP, Kubica said it was still too early to tell when he’ll be back in the seat of an F1 car.
“It is still too early to have a clear picture for the timing of my return but the important thing is the final outcome, not the hurry [to return prematurely].”
It’s important not to rush a return to competitive motorsport following a serious accident as many who have been in the same situation would advise.
Felipe Massa, who in 2009 was knocked unconscious after a spring from Rubens Barrichello’s Brawn GP struck his head, took several races off to recover and, many would say, hasn’t quite been the same since.
Kubica though is confident he’ll be back to his normal self soon as he has very little memory of the actual incident.
“I don’t have any memory of the accident, I am just aware of the consequences it had,” he said. “So, to me, it’s as if it never happened.
“In reality I don’t see why [it should affect me], because I think I will be back exactly the way I was.”
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