Sunday’s crash can cost Robert Kubica his career
Lotus Renault F1 confirmed Robert Kubica was out of danger, but his return to the track was not certain. The news that the pole will not be able to make it to the track for another year is certain but there are also doubts that the accident could even cost
him his racing career.
The driver met a very severe crash on Sunday during the Ronde di Andora Rally race near Genoa, Italy. His high speed Super 2000 Skoda Fabia left the track and hit the Church wall during the race, leaving the car completely wrecked while the driver was badly
injured. The car was torn down to pull the driver out who was helecoptered to the Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure.
As per the initial reports, he had received multiple fractures in his right leg and forearm while his hand was completely crushed. Some fractures in the bone hip are also suspected while further tests have been carried to detect any internal injuries.
Among all the wounds, the worst were received in the arm and hand, which demanded an urgent surgery. A seven hour operation, involving seven surgeons, played down the fears of amputation of his hand. However, another surgery is expected to follow in five
to seven days for vascular problem.
The 26-year-old, who spent the last night in an induced coma, is certainly going to spend this season off the track. However, it is also feared that this rally might turn out to be the last race of his career as some of the injuries are suspected to leave
long lasting effects.
However, Professor Mario Igor Rossello, a specialist surgeon talked to the media after the operation last night insisting that one year is the expected time for his recovery. Still, he added that things might get worse or could be even better, depending
upon his condition in the next few days. He further assured that he expects to see a faster recovery due to the fact that drivers are normally stronger people and heal faster than the normal rate.
Meanwhile, Kubica’s team principal and managing director, Eric Boullier, recently talked to the media regarding the accident, "The news of Robert's accident came as a real shock to the whole team. All of us, at Lotus Renault GP, wish him a quick recovery.
We have been really impressed with the way the doctors looked after him today and we would like to thank the whole team of the Santa Corona Hospital for their professional approach and dedication.”
Boullier will be reaching Italy today along with the other team driver, Vitaly Petrov to see Kubica.
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