Some updates on Kubica's condition via twitter and a few reports from different websites.
Kubica’s recovery could take a year, surgeon says
The surgeon who operated on Robert Kubica following his crash this morning said it could take a year for him to recover.
Professor Mario Igor Rossello, a specialist in hand surgery, spent over seven hours operating on Kubica. Afterwards he said, “We will see in one year what will happen with his nerves injury.”
Rossello said it was “really difficult to say now” whether Kubica would be be able to use his hand as well as he could before.
The professor added that the next few days were crucial to ensure the surgery had been a success:
“The danger is in five, seven days, you can have vascular problems, vascular shocks. We could do surgery again to solve these problems.”
With Kubica likely to face a long time out of the cockpit, Renault are expected to turn to Bruno Senna to take his place in the team.
Renault has two third drivers, Senna and Romain Grosjean. Team principal Eric Boullier said last week that if one of his race drivers had to be replaced, “I will get the one who is ready and obviously Bruno is the most ready driver.”
Some tweets
Latest update from Renault is that Kubica in a stable but serious condition and put into an induced coma overnight.
LeeMcKenzieF1 Doctor who operated on Kubica says it could be a year before he gets full use of his hand. Sad day for Robert.Thoughts with him.
alanbaldwinf1 f1fanatic_co_uk Kubica's condition "stable but serious", say Renault.
f1fanatic_co_uk "Kubica’s right forearm was cut in two places, with significant lesions to the bones and the tendons.
f1fanatic_co_uk "At the end of the operation, Robert’s hand was well vascularised and warm, which is encouraging."
alanbaldwinf1 Boullier says he and Petrov will visit Robert tomorrow to tell him "we are impatiently waiting for his return".
andrewbensonf1 Long recovery for Kubica. Seems Drs say could be a week before know whether his right hand "will survive". And a year before back in F1 car.
NobleF1 The latest news tonight on Robert Kubica - doctors predict 12 months recovery period.
Renault Issued the following statement
“Robert Kubica underwent a seven-hour operation at the Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure this afternoon.
“The Lotus Renault GP driver had been diagnosed with multiple fractures to his right arm and leg following a high-speed accident at the Ronda de Andora rally this morning. He also suffered severe cuts to his forearm, which could have an impact on his right hand mobility.
“Doctors are reasonably satisfied with the way the operation went. Tonight, Robert’s condition remains stable but serious. He has been placed into an induced coma and could be woken up in the morning.
“Professor Mario Igor Rossello, Director for the Regional Centre of Hand Surgery at San Paolo Hospital in Savona: ‘It has been a very important and difficult operation. Robert Kubica’s right forearm was cut in two places, with significant lesions to the bones and the tendons. We did our best to rebuild the functions of the forearm.
‘It took seven doctors, split into two teams and a total of seven hours to complete the operation. One team was the emergency task force from the hospital of San Paolo (Savona) that is normally appointed to treat this sort of injury, while the other team came from the orthopaedic department of the Santa Corona Hospital (Pietra Ligure).
‘At the end of the operation, Robert’s hand was well vascularised and warm, which is encouraging. Following the surgery, Robert Kubica will remain under permanent monitoring overnight because his condition remains serious.’
“Eric Boullier, Team Principal and Managing Director of Lotus Renault GP: ‘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.
‘I will be travelling to Italy tomorrow, along with Vitaly Petrov, in order to see Robert and tell him that we are impatiently waiting for his return.’
“Another update will be made tomorrow morning at 9h30, at the hospital, by Professor Rossello and Daniel Morelli, Robert’s manager.”
Video
Video shows more from the interview with the doctor, as well as footage of Fernando Alonso arriving at the hospital to see Kubica.
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