Kubica injured in rally
Renault F1 driver Robert Kubica was badly injured on Sunday in an accident on the Ronde-di- Andorra rally stage in Italy. Kubica, driving a Skoda Fabia in the rally was hurt when the car overturned and a stretch of Armco penetrated the cabin, injuring his right side and partially severing his hand. He had to wait up to an hour for specialist cutting equipment to free him safely before being airlifted to hospital by helicopter. Surgeons are hopeful that he will recover full use of his hand after early scares suggested it might have to be amputated.
With surgeons suggesting recovery could take up to a year, Renault is not left in a good position for the start of the Formula 1 season leading up to the first race in Bahrain. Kubica impressed last season finishing 8th place in the driver’s standings.
