Kubica feels he is fit to drive

BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica says he feels fit enough to begin racing at the US Grand Prix in Indianapolis this weekend less than a week after his horrific crash in Montreal. In an interview with Germany's Bild newspaper Thursday, the 22-year-old Pole said he wanted to race, but the decision now rested with the chief medical officer of Formula One's governing body FIA.

"The important thing is that my head is all right," said Kubica, indicating that he had no psychological problems about racing following last Sunday's huge crash.

"I am in no pain, my head is clear and I can concentrate. Only my ankle is not in perfect shape, but it doesn't bother me."

The first practice sessions for Sunday's race will begin on Friday. BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen said the team would accept whatever the chief medical officer decides in Indianapolis Thursday.

"I hope I get the chance in Indy. That's the best way to return to reality," said Kubica.