Kubica: Monaco silenced doubters over F1 comeback

20:29, 29 May 2019
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Robert Kubica believes that he has silenced his doubters that he was not capable of an F1 return after completing the Monaco Grand Prix without any problems with his right arm.

The Pole was involved in a heavy rally crash back in 2011 in which his car was pierced by a metal barrier, partially severing his right arm in the process.

Leading up to his return to Formula 1 with Williams, many had doubts over Kubica's ability to drive an F1 car due to his injuries, particularly around the tight hotel hairpin at Monaco.

However, Kubica believes he has finally silenced his doubters after finishing the race without any issues.

"I knew I would be fine here," he told Autosport.

"I think overall a lot of people thought I would not even be able to turn the steering wheel.

"In this not easy situation I think I did pretty well, and I can be happy. Of course the final result could have been better, but that's how it is with racing.

"People said that Turn 1 would be an issue for me, and I think in all the races I did pretty well in Turn 1, or on the opening lap, when there is a kind of racing instinct."

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