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http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/692 ... o-DRS-callKubica takes 'another step forward'
Robert Kubica has taken "another step forward" in his recovery from career-threatening injuries, according to Renault team principal Eric Boullier.
The Pole underwent the first of several small operations to "remove the unavoidable adhesions that are affecting the functionality of his forearm and elbow muscles" on Tuesday and his recovery is "entering the second phase, which is heavy rehabilitation aimed to restore functionality".
Team boss Boullier visited Kubica in Italy after the Turkish Grand Prix and only had positive news to share.
"Robert has made another step forward in his rehabilitation process and doctors are pleasantly surprised by the way in which his condition is improving," Boullier is quoted in the Renault website.
"Now, it is a matter of time and even if patience isn't Robert's first quality, he is fully aware that rehabilitation could be quite a long process."
Despite spending nearly three months on the sidelines following his accident, the 26-year-old is being kept up-to-date with the ins and outs at the Enstone-based team.
"We spoke about the latest developments of the car and of the team, and he was also interested to hear more on the details of the R31, tyres and strategies," Boullier added.
"Robert is still very much involved, keeping in touch with his engineers, and we have been keeping him informed of every important decision the team has taken. He may not be with us all of the time this year, but he's very much a part of the Lotus Renault GP family."
I agree with Rubens this is a very bad idea. DRS at Monaco has a high chance of ending badly for some of the driversRubens unhappy with Monaco DRS call
Williams driver Rubens Barrichello believes the FIA has erred in agreeing to allow teams to use the Drag Reduction System at the Monaco Grand Prix.
DRS has proved to be very successful and has played a major role in the big increase in the number of overtaking moves so far this season. However, several drives raised concern about using the device in Monte Carlo later this month.
The FIA though decided there were no grounds to ban the use of DRS on the street circuit.
Barrichello, who acts as chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, feels the powers that be made the "wrong" call.
"I just think it is wrong," Barrichello told Autosport.
"I would love the people at the top to sit in the car and try to do the tunnel with the DRS open.
"In my opinion, they are waiting for something bad to happen. And when it happens, they will just say, 'oh, next year we will not have it for Monaco'.
"The drivers have not been listened to right now and I think it is the wrong decision."
The Brazilian fears we could have a number of race incidents due to the DRS.
"I can see a race [filled] with safety cars. If they could listen still: I think Monaco is what it is. It is not overtaking territory," he said.
"Do they think they can introduce overtaking through the DRS? They possibly can, but they might hurt someone. That is a voice from experience."
. No run off areas and street circuit barriers = hard crashes. Especially at the end of that straight where you run off straight back onto the track at high speeds that could be a collision in the making. Never mind the bumpy road car surface we might see some cars become planes. I really feel that having DRS in Monaco is a bad idea. What are your thoughts?
The only way that Siemens and Stiggy will call it a "good race" is if both McLarens lap the rest of the field at least twice, with the two Ferraris finishing behind both HRTs. 
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. DRS at Monaco will be a very bad idea since the track is narrow and there are no run off areas, so be prepared to see many drivers ending up in the barriers 
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, my respect for him has just gone out the window 
