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F1: Kubica Seriously Hurt In Rally Crash
Robert Kubica's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening...
Robert Kubica is sidelined indefinitely with injuries suffered in an offseason rally crash. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Robert Kubica has suffered serious injuries in a rally accident in Italy this morning.
Kubica crashed his Skoda into a guardrail in the town of Testico shortly after the start of the Andora Rally in the Savona region.
His co-driver Jakub Gerber was able to escape from the car without injury, but Kubica has suffered serious right leg and arm/hand injuries, and was airlifted to hospital.
Among those attending him is the Lotus Renault GP team doctor, Riccardo Ceccarelli.
Although the injuries are not life threatening, unconfirmed reports suggest that they could be turn out to be serious enough to end his racing career.
Pictures of the crashed Skoda showed serious damage at the front of the car and surprisingly little sign of impact on the driver’s (left) side. It’s believed that the footwell was penetrated by the end of the guardrail, which explains why his injuries are on the right.
A Lotus Renault GP statement said: “After undergoing extensive medical checks this morning, Robert Kubica has been diagnosed with multiple fractures to his right arm, leg and hand. He is currently undergoing surgery at the Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure. Daniel Morelli, Robert's manager, will be available for the press in front of the hospital emergency entrance at 16h30 CET."
Whatever the true extent of the injuries, it clear that Kubica will not be able to start the season. Lotus Renault GP has a long list of potential replacements – led by officially nominated third driver Bruno Senna – but if Kubica is out for a long time, the team may look elsewhere.
Nick Heidfeld and Tonio Liuzzi are free agents, while another team’s third driver – such as Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg – may be of interest.
Adam Cooper notched up his 26th season as a racing journalist in 2010. Born in London, England, he saw his first F1 race at age 10 in 1976. He began freelancing for Autosport magazine in 1985 and was on the fulltime staff from 1987-92. He then went freelance again, initially spending two years in Japan before following the 1994 Champcar series from a base in Indianapolis. He has not missed a Grand Prix since Suzuka ‘94, a run that has extended to Abu Dhabi ’10. Adam has written books about Eddie Irvine, Piers Courage and Michael Schumacher. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Check out Adam's Blog or follow him on Twitter.
Kubica crashed his Skoda into a guardrail in the town of Testico shortly after the start of the Andora Rally in the Savona region.
His co-driver Jakub Gerber was able to escape from the car without injury, but Kubica has suffered serious right leg and arm/hand injuries, and was airlifted to hospital.
Among those attending him is the Lotus Renault GP team doctor, Riccardo Ceccarelli.
Although the injuries are not life threatening, unconfirmed reports suggest that they could be turn out to be serious enough to end his racing career.
Pictures of the crashed Skoda showed serious damage at the front of the car and surprisingly little sign of impact on the driver’s (left) side. It’s believed that the footwell was penetrated by the end of the guardrail, which explains why his injuries are on the right.
A Lotus Renault GP statement said: “After undergoing extensive medical checks this morning, Robert Kubica has been diagnosed with multiple fractures to his right arm, leg and hand. He is currently undergoing surgery at the Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure. Daniel Morelli, Robert's manager, will be available for the press in front of the hospital emergency entrance at 16h30 CET."
Whatever the true extent of the injuries, it clear that Kubica will not be able to start the season. Lotus Renault GP has a long list of potential replacements – led by officially nominated third driver Bruno Senna – but if Kubica is out for a long time, the team may look elsewhere.
Nick Heidfeld and Tonio Liuzzi are free agents, while another team’s third driver – such as Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg – may be of interest.
Adam Cooper notched up his 26th season as a racing journalist in 2010. Born in London, England, he saw his first F1 race at age 10 in 1976. He began freelancing for Autosport magazine in 1985 and was on the fulltime staff from 1987-92. He then went freelance again, initially spending two years in Japan before following the 1994 Champcar series from a base in Indianapolis. He has not missed a Grand Prix since Suzuka ‘94, a run that has extended to Abu Dhabi ’10. Adam has written books about Eddie Irvine, Piers Courage and Michael Schumacher. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Check out Adam's Blog or follow him on Twitter.
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