The Lotus Renault GP Formula 1 provided an update on Monday at 2 pm (European time) about the condition of their driver Robert Kubica who was injured in a nasty accident Sunday at the Ronde di Andora rally near Genoa.
This video shows the first car to arrive on the scene of the accident (Moreno-Bonato Peugeot 207 S2000) and calling for rescue.
The statement indicated that: "Robert's general condition is much better today.
After spending the night under constant observation, he was briefly woken up by the doctors of the Santa Corona Hospital (Pietra Ligure) this morning. The Lotus Renault GP driver was then able to talk to his relatives. He was also able to move his fingers, which is encouraging for the rest of his recovery process.
Professor Mario Igor Rossello, Director for the Regional Centre of Hand Surgery at San Paolo Hospital in Savona, did not notice any swelling or infection on his right forearm, and this is another good sign, although it will be several days before it is known if the operation has been 100% successful.
In order to avoid any physical stress, Robert will be put under gentle medication in order to sleep for the next 24 hours at least. Meanwhile, the doctors will decide how they will treat his elbow and shoulder fractures. Robert may have to undergo surgery once again for this, but not for a few days.
Lotus Renault GP wishes to thank the Hospital of San Paolo (Savona) and the Santa Corona Hospital (Pietra Ligure) for their professional approach and their dedication."
An intensive care spokesman at the Santa Corona hospital said that Kubica "lost a lot of blood" in the accident and had been "critical" but is now stable.
Kubica out of action for several weeks
Meanwhile Lotus Renault GP team boss Eric Boullier on Monday admitted Renault's mind is already turning to what to do now that Kubica is out of action.
"He (Kubica) is definitely out for a couple of months but I expect the recovery will be quicker than one year," Boullier told the BBC.
"But today it's a bit too early to know exactly how long it is going to take," he added.
"Should it be a short-term replacement we will take one of our reserve drivers," said Boullier, referring to Bruno Senna and Romain Grosjean.
"If it has to be longer we may have to consider different options," he added.
This video shows the first car to arrive on the scene of the accident (Moreno-Bonato Peugeot 207 S2000) and calling for rescue.
The statement indicated that: "Robert's general condition is much better today.
After spending the night under constant observation, he was briefly woken up by the doctors of the Santa Corona Hospital (Pietra Ligure) this morning. The Lotus Renault GP driver was then able to talk to his relatives. He was also able to move his fingers, which is encouraging for the rest of his recovery process.
Professor Mario Igor Rossello, Director for the Regional Centre of Hand Surgery at San Paolo Hospital in Savona, did not notice any swelling or infection on his right forearm, and this is another good sign, although it will be several days before it is known if the operation has been 100% successful.
In order to avoid any physical stress, Robert will be put under gentle medication in order to sleep for the next 24 hours at least. Meanwhile, the doctors will decide how they will treat his elbow and shoulder fractures. Robert may have to undergo surgery once again for this, but not for a few days.
Lotus Renault GP wishes to thank the Hospital of San Paolo (Savona) and the Santa Corona Hospital (Pietra Ligure) for their professional approach and their dedication."
An intensive care spokesman at the Santa Corona hospital said that Kubica "lost a lot of blood" in the accident and had been "critical" but is now stable.
Kubica out of action for several weeks
Meanwhile Lotus Renault GP team boss Eric Boullier on Monday admitted Renault's mind is already turning to what to do now that Kubica is out of action.
"He (Kubica) is definitely out for a couple of months but I expect the recovery will be quicker than one year," Boullier told the BBC.
"But today it's a bit too early to know exactly how long it is going to take," he added.
"Should it be a short-term replacement we will take one of our reserve drivers," said Boullier, referring to Bruno Senna and Romain Grosjean.
"If it has to be longer we may have to consider different options," he added.