Yeah, I wonder what he was doing when he should have been watching over Ronald.Quote:
Originally Posted by wmcot
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Yeah, I wonder what he was doing when he should have been watching over Ronald.Quote:
Originally Posted by wmcot
Neither I see Jarno'z car nor say was involved in that accident, if I was being told, thanks then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dzeidzei
That was my worry, and I believe some people are more susceptable to brain damage from those situations than others. Consider the recent death of Funny Car driver Eric Medlen. He suffered a fatal brain injury during an accident in testing, but it turned out that it wasn't the impact with the guard rail that did the damage, it was vibrations from tire shake as he left the line. The only reason for the impact was that he was not controlling the car because he was effectively already dead.Quote:
Originally Posted by call_me_andrew
absolutely correct. The people that thrive on big accidents are those who are only attracted to motor racing by seeing someone's life at risk. I love motor racing because i love the feeling of being on the edge, racing myself, and the close battles you can have and the adrenalin from both a spectator and drivers perspective. And from a driver's perspective, you don't want to have a big crash, and it should be the same for if your spectating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow
Yes i admit some crashes are spectacular and make you go "wow". But we should only be saying wow after it has occured and we are sure the driver is fully safe! People who wish on big crashes that could endanger someone's life, that's just disrespectful. If however someone likes seeing a crash after it has occured and we are sure everyone is safe, then thats fine.
Racing is about staying on the track, being on the edge, and having some really exciting close battles. unfortunately, it is a dangerous sport raced at high speeds and we should never want to see massive crashes like that of kubica, they are the unfortunate side effects of this great sport we all love. It's like most sports, say australian rules football, i love the sport, but unfortunately it is a dangerous sport in terms of injury, and i would never wish that on anyone.
Was so relieved to hear Kubica was alright. I get that horrible sick feeling when I watch things like that. It's amazing he's okay after such an incident and it gives testament to all the safety technology that he's suffering from a broken leg and nothing worse.
I was most surprised that a red flag was not needed and that Kubica was concious and most fortunately - alive! That was the most enormous accident I have ever seen on TV. Safety standards have improved vastly since 1994 but someone was indeed watching over Kubica yesterday.
Sky are saying he has concussion and a sprained ankle. So are the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/6739431.stm
Either way, its a huge relief he's ok, that was one of the worst crashes I can remember seeing.
A sprained ankle? WOW :eek:
I am SO glad that he is OK!!
How did it happen? Did Jarno shut the door or was Robert trying a do or die maneuver?
I remember seeing Kubica, as a child karting race. He still very young, I was so happy to heard he wasn't hurt badly. I become a fan also, Lewis said his thought was with Kubica and his family and also Kubica, was a good friend. Anyway bless Kubica.
Trulli says that he was suffering from graining so he gave Kubica the left side of the track (from the TV viewpoint, from the cockpit view he gave him room on the right). Next thing Trulli knows he feels a hit in the rear end of the car and the rest is history.
http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,189...200054,00.html
If you read Truli interview after the race, it is clear that his mind was on Robert and not on the race anymore. That's probably why he lost it coming out of the pit, he said "the race wasn't important anymore".
He is probably one of the happiest people to have found out that Robert is OK.
http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...11160111.shtmlQuote:
Robert Kubica's first question to doctors at the hospital on Sunday was: "Can I race in Indianapolis next Sunday?"
That's attitude!! Racing is in his blood. :D
if kubica had a concussion and he was unconscious for a few minutes he shouldnt race indy as the risk of further injury after a concussion is big.Quote:
Originally Posted by ojciec dyrektor
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Originally Posted by ratonmacias
fantastic that he is largely unscathed, i doubt he will race at Indy, but i can't believe its even an option.
regarding the replay situation, i think that they showed replays whilst the medical team were with him trackside, and i can only assume that they gave the news that Robert was concious at the scene and so they showed the replays of the accident, otherwise it would have been extremely poor taste to show before anyone knew he was safe.
apparently he says he remembers most of the accident, so he must have been concious for a large part of it, like i said i doubt he will race at Indy, but the option alone is an incredible story - they obviously build them of strong stuff in Poland and kudos to Robert for wanting to get straight back in the car
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/1156/swkg8.jpg
Omg, how close Robert was to lose his feet... :eek:
It is a miracle hes got away with nothing seriously broken or handicapped, it was quite a shunt, and i was worried for a moment that something was wrong :(
Hoep he recovers soon, cause he's a brilliant talent, and has the capability of being as good as nick in that BMW :up:
Only a sprained ankle, amazing strength of these F1 cars.
That was a sickening crash, especially as he appeared not to be able to extricate himself from the car. To escape with "merely" a sprained ankle is little short of miraculous. I'm very pleased for Robert and wish him a complete and swift recovery.
Scary moment :(
Was happy to know he was okay and stable later on...it appeared really bad with the car on its side and when there was no movement from the cockpit.
Yep, hopefully he can race at america, a very frightening crash and i'm suprised he didn't have any more injuries that he has already
He's gone home already:
http://www.formula1.com/race/news/6266/775.html
I actually hope he doesn't race this weekend, I think its too soon. But, they'll test him thoroughly, I have no doubt :D
RK was one lucky racing driver :eek: I did fear the worst when the car came to a halt so it is fantastic that he's fit and well and ready to race again.
Maybe its time to thank the FIA for there safety rules that they have been putting in place over the last ten years or so as if this kind of accident had happened not so long ago it would surely ended in a death or serious injury
We have all been quick to attack the governing body when things are wrong so we should be equally quick with them for a job well done!
I think he should stay home, relax and let somebodyelse drive his car at Indy, and comeback again in next race. It's too risky to let him race after such a terrible incident.Glad to hear is getting well so quickly :)
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Originally Posted by XR8
I'd echo those sentiments and also add the GPDA and the marshals. :up:
I am going to send FIA a thank you letter for this. They have done a great job.
Kudos to GPDA and BMW designers as well.
This video really shows the scary speed of the first impact.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWZ7iKXfLXs&NR=1
Apparently Alonso phoned him to see how he was, but Kubica told him he couldn't talk much... he was driving ! :laugh: