The former Formula One driver Robert Kubica has completed a test with the Renault team in Spain, suggesting he may return to the sport he left in 2011.

The 32-year-old Polish driver, who also raced for the Sauber team, has not raced in F1 since a rallying accident in 2011 saw him partially sever his right arm.

Kubica completed a full race simulation in a 2012 E20 car during a private test at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia.

Renault revealed the test had taken place on Tuesday in a series of posts on Twitter. The team wrote: “It’s true. It really is Robert Kubica. Back in one of our cars after six years. So why did we keep it quiet? It was a private test, for Robert. But we can tell you this … Robert complained about grip, understeer, downforce and had the biggest smile on after his 115 laps!!”

Kubica, who won the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix for Sauber, returned to rallying after the accident and earlier this year tested a Formula E car at Donington Park.