Robert Kubica, the Lotus Renault driver, will undergo another operation on his elbow. The 26-year-old was involved in a horrific crash during the Ronde di Andora rally in Italy last month and has already gone under the knife on three occasions to repair his damaged hand, foot, elbow and shoulder.
“It was decided that noteworthy elbow specialist Professor Luigi Celli should operate on the elbow to improve its functionality,” read a statement from Santa Corona hospital, where Kubica is being treated.
“Professor Celli expressed his satisfaction with what has already been done and said he will be available Saturday to rehabilitate the functionality of the elbow.
“Kubica’s condition is otherwise satisfactory both from a clinical and general point of view.”
Kubica suffered horrendous injuries on February 12 when he lost control of his Skoda Fabia rally car on a bend at high speed, crashing into a church wall.
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The Polish driver’s first bout of surgery to repair his severely damaged right hand lasted seven hours.
He underwent two further operations: the first on his foot, shoulder and inner elbow and the second concentrating on the outer part of his elbow.
Renault have signed Nick Heidfeld, the German driver, to replace Kubica for the upcoming season.