Hungary GP 2017 Hungary GP test success could see him replace Palmer

While some still think that it is a question of marketing but Renault Sport F1 are taking very seriously the return of Robert Kubica and it is almost certain that he will have another rest after the Grand Prix in Hungary.

In this new try-out, the 32-year-old Pole will drive the 2017 car for the first time which is more powerful and demanding than the version he tried at Cheste, the 2012 E20, last month which was very promising.

According to MARCA, has better lap times in the simulator than the actual drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Jolyon Palmer which is the reason why Renault are going to give him this test, and if all goes well then he will take the place of the Englishman who has zero points so far.

My level in 2010 was high, without being unnecessarily modest" Robert Kubica, Fórmula 1 driver

"Now I know that I can once again be the driver I was before. My level in 2010 was high without being unnecessarily modest and in Valencia I realised that I had the passion like before.... I had recovered it since the 2011 accident," said Kubica.

SAVED HIS ARM

Kubica was driving a Skodia Fabia in 2011 when he lost control and hitting a rail was unfortunate in that a bar entered the car causing serious damage to his right arm and hand.

To begin with it was not certain whether his arm could be saved but he is now fit to return after numerous operations and five years of rehabilitation, having already competed in World Rallies in 2012 and 2013 when he won the WRC2.

If others can do it then why cannot I" Robert Kubica, Fórmula 1 driver

"Turning corners is different but it is a case of work and if others can do it then there is no reason why I cannot," said Kubica over the new single-seating this year.

"His comeback will be one of the best pieces of news this year, Robert is the best," said Fernando Alonso about the best friend that he has had on the circuit.

SURPASS PALMER

It appears as though the Pole has shown that he can last a whole race and now against the clock he needs to demonstrate that he can record a better time than Palmer in Hungaroring.

Cross his arms

Renault have already done several adaptions to the steering wheel to make control easier and Kubica can change gear with the lever behind the wheel without any problems.

The only movement that he cannot do is cross his arms when there is a sharp turn as is necessary at Loews on the Montecarlo circuit or the first turn at Austin.

In a photo last month in Valencia it was noticeable the difference in muscle tone on his right arm where he had the injury.