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Robert Kubica has today informed Lotus
Renault GP that, despite having started an
intensive training programme, it is still too
early for him to commit to driving in the 2012
championship. Robert’s progress remains
impressive – he can now walk freely, and move
his hand and elbow -, but he feels that he needs
more time to return to full fitness.
Lotus Renault GP remains committed to helping
Robert as much as possible in his recovery
process. A test car is ready and waiting for him,
and a dedicated crew is on stand-by. Of course,
Robert will remain a member of the LRGP family
in 2012 and he is already, through his
management, holding talks about renewing his
contract for the following season.
Although very disappointed by the news, Lotus
Renault GP will start assessing its options and
will evaluate the most suitable candidate to
drive from the first 2012 winter testing session.
Once again, all the members of Lotus Renault GP
wish Robert a full and speedy recovery as we say:
“Szybkiego powrotu do zdrowia” - Get well soon
our friend.
Robert Kubica: “Even if I’ve been working very,
very hard over the course of the last few weeks,
I came to the conclusion that I am not yet
certain to be ready for the 2012 season. I have
called the team and I have informed them of the
situation. This was a difficult decision to make,
but it is the most reasonable one. I also know
that LRGP need to prepare for next year, and
further extending deadlines would not have been
the right thing to do. On a personal level, my
recovery is still very encouraging and my
doctors keep being impressed. I just need more
time, as I want to be 100% ready before I commit
to anything driving related. Finally, I regret
not having been able to provide more news and
not having appeared in the papers, and I thank
my friends of the media for understanding that
this has been the best way for me to cope with
what has been the most difficult period of my
life.”
Eric Boullier, Managing Director and Team
Principal: “Everybody in the team is, of course,
very disappointed today. Robert not driving in
Australia at the start of next season is not
what we were all hoping for. However, he has
taken a very mature decision, acting in the best
interests of Lotus Renault GP. As a team and as
a family, we remain 100% behind him and we’ll
help as much as we can. A programme composed of
simulator testing, single-seater and F1 track
time is awaiting him. In the meantime, we will
start talking to a few drivers in order to
finalise our line-up for next year as soon as
possible. Robert will take it step by step and
will jump back in his racing car when he feels
it is the right moment to do so. On behalf of
all 520 members of the team, I wish him a speedy
recovery.”
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