Robert Kubica has suffered "serious injuries"

CaptainRAVE · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:19

JRS said:
Hope it isn't as bad as some news sources are making it out to be.

+1

dalin80 · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:24

Supposed to be a press statement in an hour or so but it may take a few days before the exact nature and implications are really known. A friend broke her arm some years ago and it took two days before the swelling went down enough to see what the state of play really was.

Mr Jack · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:25

I hope he makes a full recovery.

He's been one of my favourite drivers for some time. I've always thought that if he got a front running car he could be a champion. Let's hope this accident doesn't rob him, and the sport, of that.

orderoftheflame · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:25

Sounds fairly serious.

Here's hoping that he'll be back in F1 soon.

smr · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:33

Really didn't wanna wake up to reading this this morning

Tremendously talented guy and a really nice bloke to go with it.

Hope he makes a quick recovery and can drive in Formula 1 again.

It doesn't sound good

For me he lives on the edge just as much as any current F1 driver out there, which is why he is so awesome to watch driving.

TaKeN · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:43

Not looking good

Masterdog · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:48

Boo

Senna or Grosjean to replace him then? Maybe they should go hunting for a certain Finnish driver who also enjoys rallying.

Matteysan · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:49

Damn not good at all

I really like Kubica, I hope he will make a full recovery & be back soon

el_dazza · 6 Feb 2011 at 12:58

That Italian site now reporting he's having surgery to control internal bleeding.

CaptainRAVE · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:02

el_dazza said:
That Italian site now reporting he's having surgery to control internal bleeding.

Doesn't surprise me. The shots of him going into the helicopter don't look great - for example the tube to help/control his breathing. Hopefully a precaution, but could also indicate damage to his chest. The stupid thing is, the car doesn't look too bad - it was the guard rail that came into the car that did the damage. Even worse, it has just been reported on BBC news that "he was on his way to the start of the stage when the car left the road at speed." What the?

Type_R · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:03

el_dazza said:
That Italian site now reporting he's having surgery to control internal bleeding.

This is really not good news

Hope he gets better soon.

EDIT: The pictures show him being intubated and ventilated, which is what us Emergency docs will do in such a situation. Its not always clear the extent of the injuries at the scene and to transport by helicopter its safest to anaesthetise the patient and take over the work of breathing for them. The pics don't really show the extent of his condition.

Sir Bertie Bee · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:04

Holy crap! That car looks properly mashed!

BBC are saying that 'there will be doubts about his ability to continue in the sport'. I guess only time will tell. Here's hoping he makes a full recovery!...

CaptainRAVE · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:05

alanbaldwinf1
Hearing from Kubica's hospital that press briefing likely to be around 1600 local now rather than 1400.

I guess they are waiting for more news

13:50 KUBICA under the knife
It 'started the surgery to reduce fractures of the pilot Robert Kubica and groped for the reduction of internal bleeding. To perform the surgery on his right hand, Professor Igor Rossello of the regional center of hand surgery.

13:55 Dr. Carrozzino Hospital Santa Corona announced that Kubica has been tested to assess possible damage to internal organs and brain. Asked about the possibility of amputation of hands, Carrozzino replied that no decision has yet been taken. "The decision of amputation can not be taken lightly. I do not deny nor confirm. "

Hxc · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:28

So upset to see this when I woke up. My favorite driver by a long shot. Really hope he is alright, let alone any ability to continue racing.

el_dazza · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:29

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78smQo6ZRk8&feature=player_embedded

The driver's seat! :eek:

Jokester · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:32

Looking at the massive hole through the middle of the car I'm amazed he's still alive, looks horrendous.

CaptainRAVE · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:33

The barrier made that hole? How the hell did he even survive that?

VaderDSL · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:33

That's sickening seeing the damage

Here's hoping for the best!

CaptainRAVE · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:33

Kubica will now undergo a delicate operation on his right hand from the primary center of hand surgery Ospedale San Paolo di Savona Igor Rossello. In addition to the hand, doctors have found a vast internal bleeding, as well as a fractured femur, which is why the conditions of the pilot are still considered very serious. also heading to the hospital pietrese imminent arrival of Flavio Briatore, a former team manager of the Renault Formula One team.

http://www.savonanews.it/2011/02/06/leggi-notizia/argomenti/cronaca-2/articolo/pietra-robert-kubica- entra-in-sala-operatoria-gravi-le-sue-condizioni.html

Psycho Ned · 6 Feb 2011 at 13:36

Real bad news, always thought Kubica with a top car would be right in a title scrap he's one of the most talented drivers on the grid this looks really bad for his future prospects though

You have to wonder how much longer top F1 teams can let their drivers do stuff like this in their spare time, I doubt Wayne Rooney is even allowed a kick about in the park with his mates because of his value to Manchester United yet F1 teams are happy to let their multi million pound asset drivers drive Rally cars in the off season!