I think we can call Formula One’s brightest star of the future accident prone!
Robert Kubica’s hopes of returning to action this coming season have been dealt a serious set back, with reports the recovering Polish driver has broken his leg once again.
Another setback for Kubica
The former BMW and Renault driver, who suffered horrific injuries in an Italian rally early last spring, has now fractured his leg slipping on ice on the street.
He was taken to hospital where x-rays showed a fracture in his right leg, the same leg he shattered in the tally shunt.
The BBC is reporting the 27-year-old needs surgery to have a metal screw inserted just above his ankle.
Before the latest bad news broke, Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali played down rumours Kubica could be part of the famous Italian team’s plans for 2012.
“We need to wait to see. That kind of injury takes a long time to recover from,” he said.
Domenicali, who admitted Felipe Massa could lose his race seat after the 2012 season, is quoted by Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport: “At the moment there are no plans involving Kubica.
Tragic to think Kubica may miss the F-1 brass ring due to injuries suffered away from the race track!
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