Kubica’s latest surgery a success

Robert Kubica

Robert Kubica

Published Aug 29, 2011

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Polish Formula One driver Robert Kubica had successful surgery on Sunday before beginning a full rehabilitation programme after his life-threatening rally accident in February.

The Renault F1 team said the final scheduled operation on his right elbow had been carried out in Italy and had gone well.

“The surgeons were able to complete 100 percent of their task and did not encounter any complications,” it said. “They have described the outcome of the operation as a total success”.

Renault said Kubica had been in good spirits when he emerged from the anaesthetic: “As soon as he opened his eyes, he asked for the results of the race at Spa. He will now rest in hospital before resuming his rehabilitation and training programme.”

Kubica has missed the whole season so far and is unlikely to return this year. His immediate replacement, Nick Heidfeld, was dropped before Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix and replaced by Bruno Senna, who finished 13th. - Reuters

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