Lotus Renault driver Robert Kubica has been moved from intensive care to a trauma ward as he continues his recovery from a crash on the Ronde di Andora rally.

Lotus Renault appear to have arrived at a shortlist of three names to drive in place of the stricken Robert Kubica this season.

Lotus Renault Formula One driver Robert Kubica is responding well to treatment 48 hours after undergoing surgery.

Vitantonio Liuzzi has sidestepped questions about the possibility of replacing Robert Kubica at Lotus Renault this season, insisting the stricken Pole's recovery is the priority.

ROBERT KUBICA’S motorsport career was in the balance last night despite encouraging progress in his recovery from serious injuries sustained at the weekend.

Robert Kubica was today awakened from an induced coma as he began the first day of a lengthy rehabilitation period from serious injuries sustained in a rallying accident yesterday.

Formula One driver Robert Kubica has taken “important steps forward” in his recovery from the serious injuries he suffered in a rally accident yesterday morning.

Robert Kubica’s agent believes the Polish Formula One driver will make a full recovery from serious injuries suffered in a crash in the Ronde di Andora Rally today.

Lotus Renault driver Robert Kubica was this afternoon undergoing surgery on multiple fractures after suffering a high-speed accident while competing in a rally in Italy.

Team Lotus are aiming high this season as their sights are set on regular points-scoring finishes in only their second year in Formula One.

MOTOR SPORT: Vitaly Petrov has been confirmed as a Lotus Renault driver for the next two Formula One seasons.

Vitaly Petrov has been confirmed as a Lotus Renault driver for the next two Formula One seasons.