Renault’s Robert Kubica leaves Intensive Care Unit after surgery
Renault driver, Robert Kubica, has been moved to the general ward from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The staff of the Santa Corona Hospital near Genoa, Italy, confirmed that the driver’s condition was stable now and after a thorough check up the doctors
moved him to a general ward where further treatment will continue.
Kubica was brought to the ICU on Wednesday after an eight-hour long elbow surgery. This was the last of the three major surgeries the driver has undergone since his crash during a rally race in the first week of February. After clocking the fastest lap of
the day at the first pre-season test session at Valencia, the driver flew to Italy for a weekend rally race. A horrific accident during the race took the unfortunate driver to hospital in very critical condition. Initially, a seven-hour long surgery was carried
out which prevented the driver from having his completely crushed right-hand from being amputated. Last Friday, a team of 15 doctors carried out another major surgery on his foot, shoulder, humerous, and anterior elbow. The second surgery took approximately
eight hours to complete.
Although the doctors seem content with Kubica’s rate of recovery, they refrained from giving any verdict on when the driver will be able to hit the track again. As per initial reports, he is not expected to enter the grid again until the end of the upcoming
season.
An estimated time of 10 to 15 days has been given by the medical specialists before the racer would be able to leave the hospital. If the results of the initial three surgeries remain positive, the doctors believe that no further surgeries will be required.
However, it was revealed by the doctors earlier this week that Kubica will stay under continuous medical care for another couple of months. Even if Kubica is shifted back to his home, medical staff will be available to monitor his health and recovery until
his physicians give the green light.
Lotus Renault GP has signed the Formula 1 veteran, Nick Heidfeld, as a replacement for the 26-year-old’s seat on the team. Heidfeld’s impressive first drive behind the Renault wheel at the second practice session last week helped him seal the seat. The Renault
team now hopes for a full recovery from Kubica and for Heidfeld to adapt quickly to his new position.
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