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Kamis, 10 Maret 2011

'Impossible' to predict Kubica return

Renault's team doctor, Riccardo Ceccarelli, admits that at this stage it is still not possible to predict when Robert Kubica may return to F1

The Pole sustained multiple fractures to an arm, leg and a partially-severed right hand during an accident in Ronda di Andora Rally in Italy which required numerous surgeries to repair.

Despite the injuries being potentially career-threatening, Kubica has vowed to be back in a race car by the end of the year. However, Ceccarelli has called for caution in making hasty judgements as to when he would be back.

"This is obviously a question we cannot answer. No one can answer when or how, because we can only say that the surgeons did a great job," said Ceccarelli.

"Robert is very strong and he is recovering in a good way. But, there is a third factor which is nature - how will nature be with him? Nice or not? Fast or not? This is something we cannot say.

"So it is question that is impossible to answer. We only think we have two positive aspects: the job done by the doctors and Robert, who is strong. So, these are the only things we have at the moment. All the rest is impossible to say."

"What we can say - this year, next year or three years? It makes no sense [to say] in this moment. I can only tell what I know.

"And what I told you is exactly what we know - he has made a good job, he is reacting well and it will take time, a long time. After that, honestly, I am not a magician so honestly I cannot say anything more than this."

Ceccarelli confirmed that 26-year-old is making good progress,

"Robert is getting better every day. I see that he is recovering, psychologically and physically, very quickly. This is not a surprise for us because we know Robert very well," he said.

Particularly pleasing is the news that Kubica is able to move the fingers in his damaged hand.

"Robert is moving fingers, he is moving his wrist. So it is good. That is positive but we cannot predict anything else," added Ceccarelli.

Source: Planet-F1