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I finally came to a conclusion that I was wrong the whole time. Hamilton is not the return of the messiah, but Hekki. Dont ask me how I figured this out, but lets just said that I watched the davinci code last night.
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Paul.
Here's a video with some really impressive angles on the MP4-26:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L08G7mFXc4c
Paul.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L08G7mFXc4c
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The Story....
Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica injured in rally crash
more @ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/9388940.stm
Kubica update 2: Hand amputation risk over
more @ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/2...ion-risk-over/
Formula 1 star Robert Kubica suffered fractures to his right arm, leg and hand and is undergoing surgery after a rally crash in Italy on Sunday morning.
The 26-year-old Pole hit a church wall at high speed and was air-lifted by helicopter to a hospital near Genoa.
The 26-year-old Pole hit a church wall at high speed and was air-lifted by helicopter to a hospital near Genoa.
Kubica update 2: Hand amputation risk over
Lotus Renault GP number one driver Robert Kubica is no longer at risk of having his hand amputated, Daniel Morelli, his manager, confirmed in a press conference this afternoon. However it remains unclear whether or not the Pole will recover complete functionality with it.
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Well guys i don't know about you but i'm worried about Robert as a person than as a driver.
He really is a good guy all around and deserves the best imho. Who will make us laugh during the interviews?
Let's all wish him the best!
He really is a good guy all around and deserves the best imho. Who will make us laugh during the interviews?
Let's all wish him the best!
While journo will drool at the connection between Senna and Lotus. There is not much there, Bruno and Petrov are the only ones on the grid with no proper karting background and both suffer for it. Senna is not gonna be moved up, there is too much money involved, they are going to snag someone more experienced.
Shame for Robert, here is the video of the car post accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuzcmFM2aHI
Our prayers are with him.
Shame for Robert, here is the video of the car post accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuzcmFM2aHI
Our prayers are with him.
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The latest updates:
His hand was properly "rebuilt" (looks like the proper term..). The surgeon said that it is ok now but they need 1 week to evaluate the vascular reconstruction and see if the hand "survives".
In the best case scenario he will need 1 year of rehab to regain full use of his hand but they're unsure if he'll ever be able to jump in a f1 cockpit.
I'm fairly sure he will, he deserves it
His hand was properly "rebuilt" (looks like the proper term..). The surgeon said that it is ok now but they need 1 week to evaluate the vascular reconstruction and see if the hand "survives".
In the best case scenario he will need 1 year of rehab to regain full use of his hand but they're unsure if he'll ever be able to jump in a f1 cockpit.
I'm fairly sure he will, he deserves it
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Never under estimate the ability of a race car driver to recover from an injury. Many doctors have in the past and have been proven wrong.
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As a seriously injured athlete myself, given as dead sports wise myself i can only agree with you.
The problem with hands is that you need finesse. Too many buttons in a f1 cockpit... it's curious that he was one of the drivers talking about it and the alleged risks.
Minor serieses like Rally, nascar and touring championships won't be too hard even WITHOUT a hand. I mean, Zanardi does it without legs!
However the Pole is one of the best drivers and persons out there, I think that he deserves another F1 seat
The problem with hands is that you need finesse. Too many buttons in a f1 cockpit... it's curious that he was one of the drivers talking about it and the alleged risks.
Minor serieses like Rally, nascar and touring championships won't be too hard even WITHOUT a hand. I mean, Zanardi does it without legs!
However the Pole is one of the best drivers and persons out there, I think that he deserves another F1 seat
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Kubica in induced coma overnight
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/2...oma-overnight/
Doctors have confirmed that hospitalised Robert Kubica is in an induced coma on Sunday night following his heavy accident during the opening stage of an Italian club rally. The Pole is now in a serious but stable condition following a seven-hour operation, conducted by as many doctors, to rebuild the functions of his right forearm.
The latest statement to be released by Lotus Renault GP, at 00:29 Italian time on Monday (GMT +1), reads as follows:
‘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 traveling 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 Prof. Rossello and Daniel Morelli, Robert's manager.’
The latest statement to be released by Lotus Renault GP, at 00:29 Italian time on Monday (GMT +1), reads as follows:
‘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 traveling 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 Prof. Rossello and Daniel Morelli, Robert's manager.’
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Kubica's body was in top condition before the accident. When in that condition you have a very good recuperation rate. I pray for Kubica's fast recovery. He needs to be in F1 and show Petrov just how fast that Renault can be.
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Kubica woke up this morning and immediately asked how his co-driver was. What a great guy.
Yesterday Alonso paid him a visit too.
The recovery will apparently be shorter than the year they anticipated, around 2 months or a bit more
Yesterday Alonso paid him a visit too.
The recovery will apparently be shorter than the year they anticipated, around 2 months or a bit more
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Rossi was back on his motorcycle a month after his crash and racing a GP 2 weeks later when they said he was out for the season. Those guys are awesome !
