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Robert Kubica underwent a seven-hour operation in hospital to repair the injuries to his right hand yesterday.
A statement from Lotus-Renault said the F1 driver 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", says Lotus-Renault. "Robert's condition remains stable, but serious. He has been placed into an induced coma."
Kubica's right forearm was cut in two places, with ‘significant lesions to the bones and the tendons', according to Professor Mario Igor Rossello at San Paolo Hospital.
"We did our best to rebuild the functions of the forearm," said Rossello. "It took seven doctors, split into two teams and a total of seven hours to complete the operation.
"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 because his condition remains serious."
The F1 driver was driving a Skoda Fabia S2000 rally car when it hit a wall in the Ronde di Andora Rally in Italy yesterday morning.
Co-driver Jakub Gerber escaped unharmed, but Kubica had to be carefully removed from the wreckage by fireman and was immediately airlifted to the Santa Corona Hospital close to Genoa.
In 2003 Kubica suffered severe injuries to the same hand and was left with titanium bolts to secure the shattered bones.
It now means his start to the 2011 F1 season which kicks off in Bahrain next month has been put in jeopardy. Lotus-Renault's official third drivers are Romain Grosjean, and F1 legend Ayrton Senna's nephew, Bruno Senna.
Rubens Barrichello has offered a message of support via his Twitter page. The Brazilian said: "I would like to ask you for your best wishes to Kubica. He is being operated right now. We all like him and he deserves all the best."
2009 F1 champ Jenson Button tweeted: "Shocking news about Robert Kubica. I wish him a speedy recovery."
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AlonsoFan123 commented on this article
at 10:52 pm on 06 February 2011
I just want to wish Mr.Kubica a speedy and full recovery. I've seen pictures of the Fabia he was driving. The car is fit for scrap. As he has made it out okay and it is known that his injuries aren't life threatening, one thought stood out in my mind. When Robert Kubica has a crash, he really does a thourough job of it.
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igoBarros commented on this article
at 11:10 pm on 06 February 2011
I've also been aware of the news all day, and it seems, that it will take one year or more to recover! before the operation of his hand, doctors said that they might amputate his hand! but thankefully no such thing happened! Get well soon Kubica! It is really really bad news for renault because this year they have a better car than the last and kubica was pointed to be a headache to the guys upfront! one more, I wish you a speedy recovery Kubica!
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iRep_McLaren commented on this article
at 11:22 pm on 06 February 2011
I wish Kubica a speedy recovery. I would love to see him at the season opener in Bahrain next month but that looks very unlikely. Its a shame that such a great racing driver with a remarkable amount of talent has to endure this when I really had high hopes for him this season. I had him tipped to win a race or 2 this season :( Get well soon mate!
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Abbcon commented on this article
at 11:56 pm on 06 February 2011
Speedy recovery may sounds cliched seeing as hes a racing driver, but i do hope it is, as he cannot miss out on the start. Kubica is a promising driver, much like Hamilton in his first year and now look at him. Although it gives the possibility of Senna driving (being a fan of his uncle), i still hope Kubica can pull through in time.
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Kernow commented on this article
at 12:20 pm on 07 February 2011
Reading between the lines, I think we can forget the current F1 season, even making allowances for the super-fitness of racing drivers and their powers of recovery. I wish Robert a complete recovery - it will be a long, hard slog to get back again, but I am sure he will do it. I had been expecting him to be up there fighting for the podiums this year - next year, the gods willing.
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