Kentucky - Ducati's Nicky Hayden doubtful in the first official MotoGP test in early 2012. Hayden suffered injuries after an accident while training near his home in Kentucky, USA.
Autosport reported, Hayden was involved an accident with other drivers and landed with his shoulder. Though it was the first time he rode his motorcycle back after wrist fractures in the race in Valencia last November.
As a result of this accident, Hayden fractured left shoulder blade and two cracked ribs join.
"I tried to practice it again as I always do in the winter, at a private track near my house," said Hayden.
"I was behind another racer, and he was going off track. I was not too fast but he pinched the front wheel and I fell and landed with my left shoulder hard enough."
"It's disappointing, but there's nothing I can do but recover quickly. But this incident does not change ekspektasiku in 2012 which, fortunately, very soon," added fellow as Valentino Rossi's team.
For now, riders 30 years was not planning to do surgery but the condition will return collarbone rechecked by a specialist next week.
After the new world champion will be decided whether the 2006 is able to follow the first official trial will begin on January 31 at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia.
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Barcelona - After bringing home CECS Fabregas from Arsenal, Barcelona intend to do the same thing at Oriol Romeu. Impressive with Chelsea, Josep Guardiola reportedly intends repatriated to Camp Nou.
New Romeu in the early season move from Barcelona to Chelsea. 20 year-old midfielder signed for four seasons, in which the purchasing clause of the Blues agree on the possibility of buyback.
Although new entrants and so very young age, Romeu performed satisfactorily with Chelsea. In all competitions this season Romeu has played 15 times, with the majority he was installed since the early minutes aka a starter.
Seeing Romeu performance at Stamford Bridge, Barcelona reportedly interested in returning to recruit him. Romeu assessed will be the right replacement for Seydou Keita, who was widely rumored to be soon leave, with AC Milan touted to be the next stopover. Thus quoted from Marca.
In the buy-back clause that has been agreed, Barca have to pay 10 million euros if you want to buy Romeu in 2012. Meanwhile, if bought in 2013 the price increased to 15 million euros.
Will Barca regain Romeu? Some British media said it was tough going. Satisfying the initial period of arrival, Andre Villas-Boas was mentioned already asked Chelsea protect Romeu.
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London - Arsenal seem to have made the decision to borrow Thierry Henry. The Gunners camp has reportedly made an offer for a two-month loan contract to the former players that.
The news was reported by the Daily Mail. As we all know Arsene Wenger admitted that he would consider bringing back Henry to strengthen Arsenal's chances of finishing in the top four despite recent issue diredamnya.
Especially in some time to come, 'Gunner' will experience a crisis in the front line because Gervinho and Marouanne Carroll will perform at the 2012 African Nations Cup in January. Henry's presence will certainly ease the task of Robin Van Persie.
Wenger decided to make an offer after the 34-year-old footballer was returning from vacation in Mexico this week. Currently Henry is training with Arsenal during the MLS off-season and would not return to his team, the New York Red Bulls until March.
Arsenal's leading scorer will certainly be greeted positively by fans and the juniors on the team. Alex Song and Per Mertesacker has thrown its support to the club to borrow Henry.
"Henry is a great opportunity for us. But I'm not a manager. I'm glad to train with him. He's playing well, practicing with him was a great experience. He showed his class. He had the attitude he showed in many Arsenal games," said Mertesacker.
If you accept the offer, Henry could appear in seven Premier League matches and FA Cup matches plus the first leg last 16 Champions League against AC Milan.
Nevertheless, Henry seems to be prioritized will be featured in the Premier League as it will face a key game against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Jakarta - From "Pele wrong medicine" that was brought up to Diego Maradona "I want to take care of grandchildren" which is pronounced Nugraha Besoes, soccer quotations have unique, interesting, and eccentric throughout 2011.
I Do not Need To Ballon d'Or
"In my mind, I was the strongest. I certainly do not need the Ballon d'Or to prove I was number one," this quote was spoken by AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He was nominated for the Ballon d'Or which eventually occupied by Xavi Hernandez, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
How People Again?
"I've greeted the manager and assistant manager. How many more shall my salami? Are there rules?" Arsene Wenger said. This is the response of Clive Allen's speech. Coach of Tottenham Hotspur One was called arrogant because he refused to shake hands after the Spurs beat Arsenal at White Hart Lane.
Come on, Jacko is a legend!
"Some of the stupid fans who do not understand and could not understand a gift like this can go to hell. I do not want them to become fans. If they do not understand and do not believe in things I believe, they could go to watch Chelsea. They can go anywhere , "said Mohamed Al Fayed responded to fan protests over the installation of a statue of Michael Jackson in front of Craven Cottage.
Not Racism, Just One Word Said
"There's no racism. Perhaps one of the players say a word, act something to another player, with mistaken. But the player who became targets must say, this is a game, we were in the game, and at the end of the fight we have to shake hands. While playing, sometimes you say something is not right. At the end of the fight, all finished and you have the next game where you can act better, "said Sepp Blatter. These comments are then invited controversy because Blatter considered to minimize the issue of racism.
Just Blatter Imaging
"FIFA's Blatter's comments with image align himself posing with a black man," wrote Rio Ferdinand on his Twitter account. She considers business FIFA and Sepp Blatter apologized for the previous quote, the pose with South Africa's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Tokyo Sexwale - who happened to be black -, as an imaging.
I am Handsome and Rich, They're Just Jealous
"Some referees allow them to continue to stick to me like (Dinamo Zagreb players) are doing today. I think it's because I'm rich, handsome and a great player. They are jealous of me - there's no other explanation about it," cried Cristiano Ronaldo after the match against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. He received a lot of offense in the game.
Less Fortunate
"I was just out of luck," said Paul Scholes on a record 90 yellow cards and four red cards for doing business in the Premier League.
PSSI Do not Need Government Recognition
"Nothing in our constitution that the PSSI must be recognized by the government. We do not have to get formal recognition. If the government like that, we can not hinder. That the government's right," said Nurdin Halid.
When They Come?
"James and Phil (Younghusband) could only play about 15 next March because they are still completing the competition in the Philippines there," said CEO of LPI club FC Jakarta, Hadi Basalamah, at the beginning of 2011. Unfortunately, Younghusband brothers never arrived and broke up the competition LPI in the middle of the road.
I Want to Take care of Grandchildren
"For the sake of Indonesian football. This is for the national interest, not for its own sake," said Nugraha Besoes upon expiration of his term as Secretary General of PSSI. Also asked what would do next, he replied, "Going home, take care of grandchildren."
Wingardium Leviosa! Fly Rome!
"I have no crystal ball and I'm not Harry Potter," said Luis Enrique. Building the Roma can not be done with a magic incantation.
Mourinho and 10 Players
"I have to practice with 10 players (to prepare to face Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final), practicing how to play with 10 men. Because I go there with Chelsea, I end the game with 10 men. I went there with Inter, I end match with 10 men. Now I practice with 10 players because it could happen again, "centile Jose Mourinho ... as usual.
FIFA Like Dinosaurs
"All will be the same ... great museum and FIFA as they (FIFA officials - ed) dinosaurs who do not want to give up power," says Diego Maradona to comment on the issue of bribery that occurs in the body FIFA.
Pele One Drinking Drugs
"Looks like Pele wrong medication. Instead of taking the right drug, he took the wrong medication. He's like a confused and did not know what he's talking about ... I think next time he should take appropriate medications prior to making a statement and then he could change doctors, "said Diego Maradona (again) half-jokingly. This time he surprised by saying that Pele said that Neymar better than Lionel Messi.
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Jakarta - Had threatened to fail to hold the race in 2012, Jerez now it is almost certainly going to be a host MotoGP for the long term. Has reached a preliminary agreement to hold a race until 2016.
Financial problems could make almost lost the opportunity menghelat Jerez MotoGP season 2012. However, FIM announcement before Christmas to make sure that the path along the 4.428 km arrival of Jorge Lorenzo still cs.
In latest developments, Jerez is maybe even securing a deal with MotoGP race to continue to hold until 2016. Head of Commercial MotoGP, Carmelo Ezpeleta, said if the deal towards that direction is currently being discussed.
"We are pleased to announce that in 2012 Spanish MotoGP will be held at the Circuito de Jerez, a very special place for the MotoGP championship. Andaluca I thank the government and the Council of the town of Jerez de la Frontera to support this event could be held up," said Ezpeleta in Eurosport.
"We will continue to work in the future and focus to continue to cooperate in order to reach an agreement until 2016," he continued.
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Los Angeles - Rafel Nadal has said it plans to withdraw from the Spanish Davis Cup team. Still very much needed energy, the world number two was expected to be willing to appear.
After Spain won the Davis Cup ushered in 2011 by defeating Argentina a few weeks ago, Nadal gave an indication that he would step down in 2012. Similar statements came out of the second best Spanish player David Ferrer.
If both players were properly backed up, the power of Spain in Davis Cup obviously a big decline. Hence the Spanish Davis Cup team captain new, Alex Corretja, hoping Nadal would still defend his country next year.
"My job as captain is to speak at all and also on the coaches. No one player is talking to me and said they would not play," said Corretja in USAToday.
"If a player needs time to rest, I can respect that, trying to keep providing the best for the team in every series," he continued.
Corretja plans to hold talks with Nadal and Ferrer related future in the Spanish Davis Cup team when they perform at the Australian Open beginning of 2012.
For the record, Nadal and Ferrer are the backbone of the Spanish Davis Cup team. Together they had three times Spanish champion in the last four years.
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Jakarta - Manchester duo currently allowed are top Premier League after Christmas. But looking at the statistics available, does not guarantee they will be enthroned at the end of the season.
Post Boxing Day game yesterday Manchester City and Manchester United in unison at the top of the standings with 45 points from 18 matches, but The Citizens on goal difference.
With the difference to seven points from the third rank, Tottenham Hotspur, arguably the greatest opportunities to win still in the City and Manchester United.
But the Premier League to save stats about teams that are top at Christmas and managed to become champion. Dailymail recorded only six times out of 18 times the event the Premier League, the league was won by the team who topped the standings at Christmas.
While in 12 other seasons, the team which was not at the top at Christmas will be a champion at season's end. Greatest decrease occurred in the 1998/1999 season when Aston Villa into pemuncak at Christmas but instead ended the season in sixth.
MU is a team that rarely at the top but they were able to become champion at season's end. It is nine times Sir Alex Ferguson brought his team to overtake his rivals at the top.
If the current is calculated as the City so it's good standings Roberto Mancini wary of stretching the 'Red Devils' in 20 games remaining, if you do not want to fly to neighboring title.
However, City and Manchester United should be wary if the Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool even still a chance for the championship.
Christmas TOP End Season Ranked Champion
1992/1993 Norwich 3 Man United
1993/1994 Man United 1 Man United
1994/1995 Blackburn 1 Blackburn
1995/1996 Newcastle 2 Man United
1996/1997 Liverpool 4 Man United
1997/1998 Man United 2 Arsenal
1998/1999 Aston Villa 6 Man United
1999/2000 Leeds United 3 Man United
2000/2001 Man United 1 Man United
2001/2002 Newcastle 4 Arsenal
2002/2003 Arsenal 2 Man United
2003/2004 Man United 3 Arsenal
2004/2005 Chelsea 1 Chelsea
2005/2006 Chelsea 1 Chelsea
2006/2007 Man United 1 Man United
2007/2008 Arsenal 3 Man United
2008/2009 Liverpool 2 Man United
2009/2010 Chelsea 1 Chelsea
2010/2011 Man United 1 Man United
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Jakarta - What is obtained Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool on Boxing Day proves that they are not sufficient just hope Manchester duo slip, because it's useless if they are tripped.
That's what happened at the club's third, following their inability to beat teams that on paper they should be able to tackle, post-Christmas yesterday.
Fulham held Chelsea, Arsenal offset Wolverhampton, Liverpool muted Blackburn Rovers, together with the score 1-1, both in front of the public itself.
Results were to be a huge loss because of the distance to the top of the league is still wide. Chelsea, who sit in fourth with a value of 34, up 11 points adrift of the top teams. Arsenal (33) and Liverpool (31) even further.
Manchester City, although also just played a 0-0 draw at home to West Brom, the fact still leads the competition. "A piece of" their loss is Manchester United's win (against Wigan), and matched their scoring.
Before Boxing Day, the stronghold of the Blues, the Gunners, and the Reds, generally still implies the belief that they still have a big opportunity. In addition to hoping to win and hold, they also pray that City and Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and even, experiencing obstacles.
"There are five teams above and beyond, and they all have a chance. But we should expect teams like Manchester City and United lost a lot of points," said Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, before his team entertain Fulham on Monday.
The opposite happened. In fact "trio" is a tripped. City more busy "thinking" of Manchester United, The Red Devils continued to move closer to The Citizens. While the Lilywhites quietly away. Scott Parker et al've got 38 points from 17 games, and if the rest of the party that won one, meaning Spurs odds just four points away from Manchester duo (!).
How chance Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool, depending on their ability to win every game next. If you can not, even if City and United one day lose points as well, way too steep for them.
"Champion title is quite difficult now," I'm Andre Villas-Boas after Chelsea was unable to tame Fulham at Stamford Bridge yesterday.
"The difference this time is very difficult for us to fight over the title. This should be finished in December but we were good, because we have two home games. But the results of this series makes it so difficult."
For Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool, a match again in 2011 will determine how their place in mid-May 2012. Still far away indeed, anything is possible. However, the prediction will be more easily made when a team and other teams rarely win more often.
Next fixtures related teams:
Liverpool vs Newcastle United (Friday, December 30)Arsenal vs Queens Park Rangers (Saturday, December 31)Chelsea vs Aston Villa (Saturday, December 31)
Swansea City vs Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday, December 31)Manchester United vs. Blackburn Rovers (Saturday, December 31)Sunderland vs Manchester City (Sunday, January 1)
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Abu Dhabi - Referrals from coach Marian Vajda at the end of last year proved to Novak Djokovic of sweet fruit. Now the coach had a "duty" that must be acted other's protege.
A year ago Vajda ask Djokovic serve and forehand to fix it. The request was fulfilled and Djokovic raced to sit in one of the world tennis rankings son, as he won three of the four grand slam titles - minus the French Open.
For next season, Vajda has been identified in other sectors can make the game more polished Djokovic: on the net.
"This season I want to push it even more aggressive and ran to the net to volley," said Vajda at The National.
"Tennis is currently not slow, but there are many rali; it is not easy to fit into the net. But if you can be more aggressive in the early struggle for points, it can be very helpful," he continued.
Vajda, Djokovic who coached since 2006 when the 19-year-old tennis player and world-ranked 87, affirms that the current achievements are the fruit of hard work. Djokovic calls drinya really had doubts, but it did not shed his motivation.
"Novak committed to being number 1. In the past, present, and in the future. He has worked hard for it, and even when there is a period where he did not believe in their own abilities, he still knows what she wants."
"He lost a disappointing from (Jurgen) Melzer in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros in 2010, losing in straight sets in the semifinals of Wimbledon (Tomas) Berdych, and he realized he had to clean up or wishes he could forget about being No. 1," said Vajda.
Djokovic is currently preparing to follow the event Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition which started rolling on 29 December.
Serbian tennis player it would prove that he was fit again, after it was interrupted when shoulder problems appear in the Davis Cup.
"It's a great tournament before the new season. I think this could really help him because this is the party best practice, without too much stress. This is incredible," Vajda value.
Djokovic will face Gael Monfils in the quarterfinals. The winner of this party will meet Roger Federer, who get a bye, in the semi-final party. The event is also involved Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
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Miami - Miami Heat managed to maximize the chance of playing at home. Serve the Boston Celtics, LeBron James et al. victory with a score of 115-107.
Compete at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday (28/12/2011) morning local time, the Heat closed the first quarter with a 30-27 advantage. At the end of the second quarter, they were farther ahead 69-54.
Boston, which played without Paul Pierce is still injured, tried to get up in the third quarter. This effort paid off and they can cut selisuh points to 83-91.
However, in the quarter final, a game the Heat back to stable. As a result, they can continue to keep their distance until the end of the game and win 115-107.
James finished contributor most points for the Heat with 26 points, followed by Dwyane Wade with 24 points and Norris Cole with 20 points. Chris Bosh also performed quite okay with the donation of 18 points and 11 rebounds.
In the stronghold of the Celtics, Ray Allen scored 28 points, while Rajon Rondo recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists.
Other match results:
New Jersey Nets 70-106 Atlanta Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves 98-95
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Jakarta - Manchester United and Manchester City could result in the opposite Boxing Day. The Red Devils equaled the 31-year-old, while The Citizens worst record in 8 months.
Manchester United 5-0 victory was achieved and the failure of City to make the maximum points in the competition's top Premier League return at the end of 2011 fierce. Both clubs are now both have 45 points, and only goal difference is so distinctive.
Success so clearly points back to equalize the biggest prize in the game MU is Boxing Day. But more than that, winning 5-0 at Old Trafford was incised other great records for the Red Devils.
Based on the record Opta, Manchester United became the first team to win two consecutive wins by a score of 5-0 in the next 31 years. Ryan Giggs cs in the previous game also partied five goals without reply when a visit to the stable Fulham.
The club won 5-0 the last two consecutive times at the highest level is the Everton Premier League. The Toffees did in November 1980.
As for City, the score 0-0 when a visit to West Bromwich Albion made them for the first time this season failed to score in the Premier League. If traced from last season, this is the result of the worst games in the last eight months if based on productivity The Citizens.
For the record, the City can always his opponents goalkeeper in the Premier League since last April 2011. The last team that is able to spay Roberto Mancini's squad is Liverpool.
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Paris - By the closing years, Lionel Messi add a collection of individual awards. The Barcelona striker was selected as the best athlete this year the French version of the prestigious daily, L'Equipe.
Quoted from the official website of Barcelona, Messi is entitled to des Champions League trophy (champion of champions) after defeating world number one, Novak Djokovic and Sebastian Vettel F1 world champion who finished second and third place.
Argentine footballer is now aligned with legendary athletes like Carl Lewis (athletics), Ayrton Senna (F1), Michael Jordan (Basketball) and Michael Schumacher (F1) has won this award before.
Messi became the fifth footballer who get this award since it was first performed in 1980. Until now only Paolo Rossi (1982), Diego Maradona (1986), Romario (1994) and Zinedine Zidane (1998) footballer who ever get this award.
During the year 2011, with Barca Messi lunge like unstoppable. 24-year-old boy has won the Spanish League, Champions League, Spanish and European Super Cup and Club World Cup final.
Before getting this award, a few days ago, Messi has won the award for best athlete Argentina. He is likely to add to his trophy collection in the next year after successful entry into the FIFA Ballon d'Or nomination and Laureus Award.
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Madrid - Rafael Nadal showed less than optimal performance in this year. To get better results in next season's world tennis rankings two ready to repair the deficiency.
This season, Nadal is only obtained one of three Grand Slam titles that successfully achieved last season. Nadal's title was won in the tournament "favorite", the French Open.
At least Nadal earned championship titles can not be separated from the Performance trim Novak Djokovic. On two occasions, the Serb frustrate Nadal in the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals at the same time ordain themselves as world number one.
While other major tournaments in the series, Nadal again hampered by Djokovic. Recorded four times dipencundangi Serb had and everything that happens in the final at Indian Wells, Miami Masters, Rome Masters and Madrid Masters.
Failure is recognized as playing Nadal easily guessed. Next year, Nadal says ready to correct shortcomings.
"My mind is pretty good until the middle of the year, is not perfect is because I need a few matches against Djokovic, but that's okay," said Nadal told El Pais quoted by AFP.
"I have to start working again, fight again .. but obviously I lack a little tenisku level. When you have it, your mind responds better. I need to my game a bit unreadable. (Games) I've read enough this season. It must be I resolve for 2012. "
Nadal assess overall pretty good 2011 season. But he deplored the failure to close the year at the tournament, the ATP World Tour Finals where he was eliminated after the surrender of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
"It's not a disaster but I did not win by too nervous," I Nadal. "I said to myself: 'If I do a little harder I'll come back to win it all again'. That's his motivation."
"I have to go back to regain altitude jelajahku, which should be higher. From Indian Wells to Wimbledon and the Olympics is a tournament where I should go back to get my best level," concluded this left-hander.
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Dallas - Dallas Mavericks continue to strengthen itself ahead of the passing of the new NBA season. After yesterday recruit Lamar Odom, the defending champion also bring in a veteran point guard, Vince Carter.
ESPN reported, Carter last week parted ways with which he defended the Phoenix Suns last season. The 34-year-old basketball player and then establish a three-season contract with the Mavs.
Not on the value of the contract Carter at Mavs, but reportedly reached U.S. $ 3 million (USD 27.1 billion) for the first season.
In the Mavs, Carter will reunited with Jason Kidd. Carter and Kidd never played together in the New Jersey Nets for three seasons.
"You're talking about a veteran who knows how to play and win," Kidd said Saturday.
"He could help the defense, he can feed, and he was great. For that, he certainly would fit with our style and he can help us win," he said.
Carter began his career in the 1998/1999 season in the Toronto Raptors. Among the NBA players who are still active, he occupied the eighth position in the list of leading scorer with a total of 20,250 points.
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Shanghai - A number of representatives Indonesia falling in the round I China Open 2011. Even so, "Red and White" is able to pass Simon Santoso, Taufik Hidayat, and men's doubles Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan.
Starting from Simon, who appeared in a number of single men. SEA Games gold medalist in 2011 that defeated the French representative, Brice Leverdez 21-10 21-18 to advance to second round on Wednesday (11/23/2011).
Step Simon followed his senior, Taufik, after removing the non-winning victory over the host Lu Yi 21-17 18-21 22-20.
Pair Markis / Hendra also beat double success after Malaysia, Gan Teik Chai / Tan Bin Shen 22-20 14-21 21-16. The first Olympic champion of 2008 after his junior Angga Pratama / Ryan A. Saputra who first drove.
Conversely some of the representatives of Indonesia actually not able to penetrate this initial round. They are Nova Widianto / Vita Marissa who defeated fifth-seeded Chen Hung Ling / Cheng Wen Hsing 19-21 20-22.
The defeat also suffered other mixed doubles Muhammad Rijal / Debby Susanto who surprisingly lost to double India Diju V / Jwala Gutta 17-21 16-21.
The results should also be experienced by the bitter seed of six Muhammad Ahsan / Bona Septano of being forced to give up 15-21 18-21 of Kawamae Naoki / Shoji Sato.
Vita Marissa / Nadya Melati forced to enter the box after the defeat of Chen Hsieh Pei / Pei Rong Wang 17-21 15-21. Indonesia makes the defeat now do not have representatives from women's doubles.
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Jakarta - Robert Kubica has missed the entire 2011 season due to a severe injury that he experienced. Plans her comeback to F1 certainly be delayed because he was not able to race in the beginning of next season.
An accident while following the rally scene in February 2011 makes Kubica had to miss the entire season. Initially he believed to be able to comeback in early 2012, a condition certainly not going to happen now.
In its official statement, as reported by Reuters, Kubica said he had reached the stage of recovery are very good. But to get back riding pole position, the drivers from Poland was like he was in a state of 100%.
"I know Lotus Renault need to prepare for next year, and extend the deadline is not the right thing to do. In a personal level, the recovery process makes me excited and my doctor was impressed with the condition."
"I just need more time, because I want to be 100% before doing anything related to driving. I have arrived at a decision that I was not ready for the 2012 season. It's a tough decision, but it's most likely done," Kubica light.
Responding to the recent statement Kubica, the Renault was disappointed. But they still give full support to the 26-year-old driver to return to the track.
"Everyone on the team, of course sanat disappointed. Robert did not race in Australia at the beginning of next season is not something we expected."
"After all, he's a mature decision, acting for the best for Lotus Renault GP. As a team and family, we remain 100% support it and we will help as much as possible," said team principal Eric Boullier.
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