F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered Even Won a Rally

rajeev k · 6th February 2011, 21:18

Lotus Renault GP driver Robert Kubica suffered anaccident at high speed while competing in the Ronde di Andora Rally..
He was airlifted to Pietra Ligure Hospital, where he is currently undergoing medical checks. Robert Kubica, Renault's leading driver and a race winner in Canada in 2008 with his former BMW-Sauber team, is reported to be conscious.

The Italian news agency ANSA reported, however, that the 26-year-old had suffered serious injuries with little more than a month to go before the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix

Sn1p3r · 6th February 2011, 22:34

He was diagnosed with fractures in right arm, hand and leg. I think he will be able to drive effectively in mid season.

My best wishes to him for a speedy recovery and hope to see him in action soon.

bottle · 6th February 2011, 23:17

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At the Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure Kubica is currently undergoing surgery on his broken hand – a specialist hand surgeon and the Renault team doctor are among those treating him – which is expected to continue until 8pm CET (7pm UK). An amputation rumoured earlier has been avoided, but a statement from Italy says it is too early to establish whether any movement in the hand will be lost. Internal bleeding, also reported earlier has been stopped.

Kubica’s manager Daniele Morelli, speaking from the hospital said “The surgeons are trying to restore the functionality of his right hand.”

Kubica: Multiple Fractures, Surgery Continues - F1 News - The Checkered Flag

erohit · 7th February 2011, 00:28

Oh my God !!! Hope he will be 100% fit very soon. My best wishes to him for speedy recovery.

Hatari · 7th February 2011, 12:45

Feel really sorry for him. Hope he can race again.

I'm sure that Renault are now regretting giving in to Kubica's demands of being allowed to do Rallys. All other top teams have banned drivers from doing alternate racing for safety reasons.

kannan666 · 7th February 2011, 14:39

Sorry to hear that, hope he recovers soon !

iceman7 · 7th February 2011, 15:15

Very unfortunate for Kubica. Especially after such a promising performance last season.

An article on the official F1 site states the following:

Top of the list to stand in for Kubica will be Bruno Senna, who raced for HRT in 2010 and was announced as a Renault third driver last week. However, given Senna’s and Petrov’s relative inexperience - and the apparent seriousness of Kubica’s injuries - there's already speculation the team could consider other options.

I wonder who their other option would be?

selfdrive · 7th February 2011, 15:43

I hope he gets well soon.

IIRC correctly he spun off track right in front of us during the practice session for the Belgian GP 2010. and we had just found a place to sit on the then grassy banks.

sgiitk · 7th February 2011, 15:58

Heard that ne is definitely a non-starter for Bahrain, though they hope to have him fit by the next race.

vb-saan · 7th February 2011, 16:04

According to ESPNStar, he could be out for atleast an year (or more). See related link Home | Latest Headlines | Kubica facing year out from injuries | ESPNSTAR.com

karthik247 · 7th February 2011, 16:59

Sad news. He was really among one of the better drivers in F1. Hope he gets back to racing soon.

There are some videos of the aftermath on youtube, if anyone wants to see.

SilentEngine · 7th February 2011, 17:27

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Originally Posted by iceman7

I wonder who their other option would be?

It's a big loss for Renault if he isn't going to be fit soon. Their plans for developing the car would go out of the window, if they have to rely on Petrov, Senna and Grosjean.

Outside these, they may have to look at Heidfeld or de la Rosa. Or loan some driver from other teams (Hulk, Fisi etc).

PAVAN KADAM · 7th February 2011, 17:30

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Originally Posted by SilentEngine

It's a big loss for Renault if he isn't going to be fit soon. Their plans for developing the car would go out of the window, if they have to rely on Petrov, Senna and Grosjean.

Outside these, they may have to look at Heidfeld or de la Rosa. Or loan some driver from other teams (Hulk, Fisi etc).

Their best bet would be Hulkenberg.

If he's not available, Fisi will surely bail himself out of Ferrari to get a drivers seat.

Sad to see Kubica out of action for this year. Get well soon

Mafia · 7th February 2011, 18:11

terrible news! wish him speedy recovery!

the news he might miss the entire season is a reflection on the seriousness of the injuries!!

aman9393 · 7th February 2011, 18:20

Really sad to hear about kubicas accident.
The news is coming that he may not race this year and also it is doubtful that if he ever will be able to race again.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.

6th February 2011, 21:18	#1
rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered Even Won a Rally Lotus Renault GP driver Robert Kubica suffered anaccident at high speed while competing in the Ronde di Andora Rally.. He was airlifted to Pietra Ligure Hospital, where he is currently undergoing medical checks. Robert Kubica, Renault's leading driver and a race winner in Canada in 2008 with his former BMW-Sauber team, is reported to be conscious. The Italian news agency ANSA reported, however, that the 26-year-old had suffered serious injuries with little more than a month to go before the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix Last edited by rajeev k : 6th February 2011 at 21:22.
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Sn1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1,022 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys He was diagnosed with fractures in right arm, hand and leg. I think he will be able to drive effectively in mid season. My best wishes to him for a speedy recovery and hope to see him in action soon.
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erohit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 116 Thanked: 31 Times	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys Oh my God !!! Hope he will be 100% fit very soon. My best wishes to him for speedy recovery.
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Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys Feel really sorry for him. Hope he can race again. I'm sure that Renault are now regretting giving in to Kubica's demands of being allowed to do Rallys. All other top teams have banned drivers from doing alternate racing for safety reasons.
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kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys Sorry to hear that, hope he recovers soon !
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7th February 2011, 15:15	#7
iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	Replacement for Kubica. Very unfortunate for Kubica. Especially after such a promising performance last season. An article on the official F1 site states the following: Top of the list to stand in for Kubica will be Bruno Senna, who raced for HRT in 2010 and was announced as a Renault third driver last week. However, given Senna’s and Petrov’s relative inexperience - and the apparent seriousness of Kubica’s injuries - there's already speculation the team could consider other options. I wonder who their other option would be?
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selfdrive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Zurich Posts: 2,962 Thanked: 3,534 Times	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys I hope he gets well soon. IIRC correctly he spun off track right in front of us during the practice session for the Belgian GP 2010. and we had just found a place to sit on the then grassy banks.
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sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys Heard that ne is definitely a non-starter for Bahrain, though they hope to have him fit by the next race.
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vb-saan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: S'pore/Thrissur Posts: 7,273 Thanked: 12,404 Times	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys According to ESPNStar, he could be out for atleast an year (or more). See related link Home \| Latest Headlines \| Kubica facing year out from injuries \| ESPNSTAR.com
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karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys Sad news. He was really among one of the better drivers in F1. Hope he gets back to racing soon. There are some videos of the aftermath on youtube, if anyone wants to see. Last edited by karthik247 : 7th February 2011 at 17:12.
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Mafia BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BLR MCT Posts: 962 Thanked: 900 Times	re: F1 driver Kubica in hospital after rally crash EDIT - Now recovered & Winning Rallys terrible news! wish him speedy recovery! the news he might miss the entire season is a reflection on the seriousness of the injuries!!
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aman9393 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 427 Thanked: 150 Times	Really sad to hear about kubicas accident. The news is coming that he may not race this year and also it is doubtful that if he ever will be able to race again. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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