Robert Kubica has been ‘seriously injured’ in a rally accident, the Renault team have confirmed.
The Renault driver had been competing in the Ronde di Andora rally, with reports suggesting he hit a church wall at high speed in his rally car, a Skoda Fabia, during stage one.
He suffered several fractures to his right arm, leg and hand – injuries which will most likely rule him out for the opening races of the season.
The injuries sustained to his hand had prompted rumours that his hand may need to be amputated, but a specialst hand surgeon has been called in and is currently working on the 26-year-old.
“Surgeons are trying to re-establish the functionality of his right hand,” his manager Daniele Morelli told reporters.
“They have already revascularized the limb and repaired the bone structure. Now they have to think about the muscular functions but Robert has strong character and he will make it.”
The Renault team confirmed the Pole was conscious after being rushed to Hospital by helicopter. His co-driver, Jacub Gerber is confirmed to be unhurt.
The Team issued the following statement: “Lotus Renault GP driver, Robert Kubica, suffered an accident at high speed this morning while competing in the Ronde di Andora Rally.
“The driver was airlifted to Pietra Ligure Hospital, where he is currently undergoing medical checks. His co-driver is fine. Lotus Renault GP will issue another statement as soon as more information is known about Robert’s condition.”
They later added: “After undergoing extensive medical checks this morning, Robert Kubica has been diagnosed with multiple fractures to his right arm, leg and hand. He is currently undergoing surgery at the Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure.”
