Williams reserve driver Robert Kubica has revealed his frustration at the media’s constant questions regarding his physical limitations.
The Pole did have his right arm partially amputated following the horrific injuries he sustained in the rally crash seven years ago which ended his first stint in Formula 1 but has been trying to overcome them since returning to the cockpit with Renault initially last summer.
Some believe lingering concerns could have played a role in Williams choosing Sergey Sirotkin for a 2018 race seat, as well his test performance and additional sponsorship money, but the 33-year-old thinks there has been too much focus.
“I have always been comfortable, it was only media talks that I was not comfortable,” he said after running on Tuesday and Wednesday in Barcelona.
“If I keep changing things you will keep saying I have limitations [but] if I can jump in the car and do the job I think that’s fair enough, of course I have my limitations but I never hide them.”
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Kubica did admit, however, that perhaps he had been too open about discussing his physical condition.
“The problem is I was too honest with everybody and they kept asking questions, I think we should stop it,” he stated.
“We have things to concentrate on. I’m living a good experience, I’m enjoying my role. I’m happy to give positive messages, not always the same story after many years.”
