BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica is the latest F1 driver to receive the annual Lorenzo Bandini trophy.

Since 1992, the award has been handed out annually to an outstanding figure from the world of racing and is awarded in memory of the racing driver who lost his life after a horrific accident at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1967.

BMW Sauber arrived in Melbourne with a bang after dazzling the paddock with their qualifying pace and clinching a superb second-place. But could they – or is that should they – have delivered more in Sunday’s race?

Robert Kubica’s BMW contract runs out at the end of the 2008 season however the Polish driver says he is in no hurry to decide whether or not to stay with the team.

It is expected that Robert Kubica will be given the green-light to race at this weekend’s French Grand Prix. Kubica missed the US GP thanks to a massive 75G shunt the week before in Canada. His race seat was given to Sebastien Vettel who acquitted himself well and became the youngest ever driver to win a championship point.

Data from Robert Kubica’s horrific crash at Montreal has been disclosed, showing that the Polish driver survived a 75G impact.

Kubica clipped the back of Jarno Trulli’s Toyota on an overtaking attempt, before losing his front wing and going off the track. After spinning, Kubica hit the wall at 230km/h with G-forces peaking at 75G.

Renowned physician Dr Bernd Kabelka has spoken to the German newspaper Bild about worries that Kubica is planning to race this weekend at Indianapolis. Following a high speed crash in Montreal on Sunday, Kubica emerged from hospital on Monday evening having suffered only minor concussion and a sprained ankle.

Following his spectacular crash at Montreal, many expected Robert Kubica to miss this weekend’s US Grand Prix. However Kubica himself is still hoping to race this weekend, having sustained no injuries other than a sore ankle and mild concussion.

After his horrifying shunt during the Canadian Grand Prix, Robert Kubica is said to be doing well - he is scheduled to leave hospital on Monday afternoon.

Robert Kubica is in a stable condition following one of the most ferocious F1 crashes seen in recent years. The Polish driver crashed at over 180mph during a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, breaking his leg and destroying his car.

Polish driver Robert Kubica is looking forward to this weekend’s race in Montreal, Canada. The Gilles Villeneuve circuit is a ‘medium downforce’ circuit with a mix of long straights and chicanes. Small errors are punished as crash barriers are situated fairly close to the track and there aren’t large run-off areas.