July 13th, 2007 — Tags:canadian-grand-prix, crash, Formula 1, robert-kubica, youtube
Digital technology and gaming have taken race car simulations to incredible new heights over the last couple of years and designers keep raising the bar. Now, thanks to Youtube user helsingPL, we have a digital recreation of the wild ride Robert Kubica took during this year’s Canadian Grand Prix. Interesting to note how the developer has highlighted each safety feature throughout the event. Kubica definitely owes a huge debt to the designers. Oh yes, also to his lucky stars!
Video after the break
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June 20th, 2007 — Tags:crash, Formula 1, robert-kubica, youtube

Yes, you read that right. The point of impact during Robert Kubica’s 180 mph crash during the Canadian Grand Prix registered a whopping 75 G’s. This with only a slight concussion and a sprained ankle.
Not only is modern car design a marvel, but Kubica owes a serious debt to the gods of luck!
Source TSN
If you haven’t seen the whopping incident, the video is after the break
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