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McLaren want to be 2nd in the constructors championship, but to achieve that they need a driver to finish in third.

Hamilton is stuck in P4, so they need to pit Button and have him come out in 3rd, but he's not far enough ahead to do that.

Edit: Someone was feeding me nonsense about that as McLaren are already in 2nd place in the Constructors Championship and were 32 points ahead of FERRARI going into the last race. Certainly if Ferrari were 1st and second, then McLaren would need 12 points at least, to retain 2nd in the Constructors Championship.
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Oh dear, things not looking too good for Kubica's chances of starting the season.

Renault driver Robert Kubica requires further surgery

Renault driver Robert Kubica needs further surgery on injuries he suffered in a rally accident in Italy on Sunday.

He will have an operation to stabilise fractures to his right foot and right shoulder on Thursday, and similar surgery on his elbow a few days later.

The Pole, 26, who also partially severed his right hand in the accident, has already had seven hours of surgery.

Doctor Giorgio Barabino said: "The patient is responding positively. He is conscious and his condition is stable."

Kubica was woken up for a short time on Monday so doctors could assess his recovery before being put under gentle medication to make him sleep.

"Robert's general condition has once again improved," said a Renault statement. "According to the doctors, the levels of inflammation are in the norm considering his medical condition, and the recovery of his forearm remains encouraging.

"[On Monday] Robert was able to talk to his doctors and relatives. His medication makes him sleep quite a lot, but he is responding to all external stimulation. He has reacted well to the news about his condition and is ready to fight for his comeback.

"On Thursday, Robert should undergo some more surgery in order to stabilise the fractures to his right shoulder and right foot. Three or four days later, another operation will allow his elbow fracture to be stabilised as well.

"Robert will remain at the Santa Corona Hospital for two to three weeks. A decision will then be taken about where he should go in order to continue his rehabilitation."

Kubica collided with a crash barrier on the outside of a fast right-hand turn 4.5km into the first special stage of the Ronde di Andora rally.

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