Contenders scarce in race to replace Robert Kubica at Renault

With Robert Kubica extremely unlikely to take any part in the 2011 Formula One season following his accident in a rally in Italy a seat with a top team has become available with the first race a little over a month away.

Kubica demonstrated the potential of Renault's new R31 at last week's test in Valencia when he posted the fastest time and the team will find it difficult to replace the 26-year-old Pole, who is regarded as one of the best on the grid despite only having one grand prix victory so far.