Kubica's crash at CGP
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That was one of the most horrific crashes I have in memory.
Any word yet on his condition? Last I heard, he was "stable".
Any word yet on his condition? Last I heard, he was "stable".
Kubica sustained just a sprained ankle
By Jonathan Noble and Biranit GorenSunday, June 10th 2007, 23:45 GMT
Robert Kubica will be released from hospital on Monday morning, having sustained just a sprained ankle and a light concussion in his violent crash today, his doctors confirmed.
The Polish driver crashed heavily on lap 27 of the Canadian Grand Prix, and was airlifted to the Sacre-Couer hospital in Montreal.
But despite widespread reports claiming that he has a broken leg, the hospital said Kubica has sustained minor injuries and confirmed he will be released after a precautionary overnight observation.
"Following the violent accident during today's Canadian GP, Robert Kubica was transferred by helicopter to Sacre-Couer hospital in Montreal," the hospital said in a statement originally issued in French.
"When he arrived at the emergency care unit Kubica was placed in the hands of Dr Ronald Denis, chief medical officer of the Canadian Grand Prix, and also head of the surgical department and trauma department at the hospital.
"Mr Kubica has been through all the necessary medical checks and there do not appear to be any serious consequences as a result of the accident.
"He is suffering from light concussion, as well as a sprained right ankle. He is in a stable condition and his life is not considered to be in danger.
"He will remain in hospital overnight for observation and his condition will be checked again tomorrow morning."
By Jonathan Noble and Biranit GorenSunday, June 10th 2007, 23:45 GMT
Robert Kubica will be released from hospital on Monday morning, having sustained just a sprained ankle and a light concussion in his violent crash today, his doctors confirmed.
The Polish driver crashed heavily on lap 27 of the Canadian Grand Prix, and was airlifted to the Sacre-Couer hospital in Montreal.
But despite widespread reports claiming that he has a broken leg, the hospital said Kubica has sustained minor injuries and confirmed he will be released after a precautionary overnight observation.
"Following the violent accident during today's Canadian GP, Robert Kubica was transferred by helicopter to Sacre-Couer hospital in Montreal," the hospital said in a statement originally issued in French.
"When he arrived at the emergency care unit Kubica was placed in the hands of Dr Ronald Denis, chief medical officer of the Canadian Grand Prix, and also head of the surgical department and trauma department at the hospital.
"Mr Kubica has been through all the necessary medical checks and there do not appear to be any serious consequences as a result of the accident.
"He is suffering from light concussion, as well as a sprained right ankle. He is in a stable condition and his life is not considered to be in danger.
"He will remain in hospital overnight for observation and his condition will be checked again tomorrow morning."
That is awesome.
Incredible, but awesome.
Safety technology in those cars must be unbelievable.
He would probably be dead with that HANS
Incredible, but awesome.
Safety technology in those cars must be unbelievable.
He would probably be dead with that HANS
It was indeed horrific and a tribute to the safer designs: carbon fiber tubs, HANS etc. As noted on another thread, that crash was comparable to Reubens flying into the wall back in 94. This one might have been worse because IIRC, RB had at least a row or 2 of tires to help whereas Kubica hit bare concrete. 
"A slight concussion". Jeez, truly amazing. I wonder what the G load was.
"A slight concussion". Jeez, truly amazing. I wonder what the G load was.
I've heard that his BMW Sauber hit the wall at appoximately 170 mph. I would assume that the impact (G load) was what caused his momentary unconsciousness as shown on the video with Kubica's head slumped.
Good to hear that he survived this horrific crash. I was stunned when the accident happened and thought the worst.
I don't know what is more impressive about those F1 pieces of art. The Speed, the Braking, the turn-in and handling, the incredible earo performance, or in this case, the safety features implemented on these cars. Truly incredible.
stunning. I've never followed his career in F1, but to withstand an impact like that, and to want to race again asap is amazing. A solid
to him.
stunning. I've never followed his career in F1, but to withstand an impact like that, and to want to race again asap is amazing. A solidto him.
The commentators mentioned that Hamilton has a great deal of admiration and respect for Kubica. They apparently grew up together as friends. Frankly, though I envy these guys, I have no illusions of what kind of bravery is involved in driving those incredible speed machines. To come a hair close to a solid wall or other car while traveling at speeds up to and over 200mph, takes skill and courage.
When you compare Kubica's crash to Dale Earnhardt's, Kubica's was so much more violent but the the F1 tub is incredibly safe.
Re: G loads
Richie Hearn hit the wall on an oval at 210 mph at a reported 139 G's with a HANS and said he never lost consciousness or even had a headache. (That was perhaps more of a glancing impact than Kubica?) I would guess Kubica must've sustained at least 100 G's at 170.
Re: G loads
Hitting the wall on an oval means you hit it at an angle right? In Kubica's case, he smashed into a wall HEAD ON, after having gone airborne. I think Kubica's crash is more physically demanding on the body. Not to mention the several flips and smashing the wall on the other side of the track.
Hitting the wall on an oval means you hit it at an angle right? In Kubica's case, he smashed into a wall HEAD ON, after having gone airborne. I think Kubica's crash is more physically demanding on the body. Not to mention the several flips and smashing the wall on the other side of the track.
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...and to want to race again asap is amazing. A solidto him.
Double true! That is a true racer in the grandest tradition and something that should be admired. I've experienced an ill-handling car that was enough to make not want to get back in the saddle for awhile and this guy wants to race the USGP?
Interesting POV and one lucky marshall:
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Speechless. I cried when I saw this happen-- just a horrible feeling watching it thinking there is no way this guy is going to live. The fact that he still has a head and feet after looking at this picture is just truly amazing.
Re: The fickle finger or better design?
My first reaction was that stuff like this generates the old saying "it just wasn't my time" and other tags for unexplainable survivals.
But on 2nd thought, this accident points up the sophistication of the F-1 tub compared to say, the new Champ Car Panoz, which apparently is still being refined. Paul Tracy unknowingly was a crash test dummy when he tapped the wall in Long Beach and cracked a vertabrae at 35 mph. Champ Car went "oh, maybe the seatbelt/seat arrangement need work, we better hire Terry Trammel to give us some input." Hmmmmmmm that's what you get on a shoe string budget with no series sponsors. (Ask me how I know) :wink:
My first reaction was that stuff like this generates the old saying "it just wasn't my time" and other tags for unexplainable survivals.
But on 2nd thought, this accident points up the sophistication of the F-1 tub compared to say, the new Champ Car Panoz, which apparently is still being refined. Paul Tracy unknowingly was a crash test dummy when he tapped the wall in Long Beach and cracked a vertabrae at 35 mph. Champ Car went "oh, maybe the seatbelt/seat arrangement need work, we better hire Terry Trammel to give us some input." Hmmmmmmm that's what you get on a shoe string budget with no series sponsors. (Ask me how I know) :wink:
Kubic's crash gave me the same feelling Senna's did. Sick, very sick. It's strange that they said he was out when they got to him, because when you watch the crash, he's moving the fingers on his left hand as he comes to a rest? Don't know how those guys get back in the car after that type of crash??? Big attachments for sure.
Did they ever say what started it, cut tire? It looks like in the replay that Ralph moved him into the wall and he had no where to go but to touch wheels. It's one thing to be airborn, but completely another thing to be airborn heading for concrete at 170mph. Just goes to show the FIA mandated tub tests are worth their wait in gold in these types of wrecks. I hope he comes back to Indy and he Podium's if they let him drive.
Did they ever say what started it, cut tire? It looks like in the replay that Ralph moved him into the wall and he had no where to go but to touch wheels. It's one thing to be airborn, but completely another thing to be airborn heading for concrete at 170mph. Just goes to show the FIA mandated tub tests are worth their wait in gold in these types of wrecks. I hope he comes back to Indy and he Podium's if they let him drive.
Re: pretty close to head on
Re: pretty close to head on
If this is a still shot of when Kubica first hit the wall, I have to say, the guy in the red shirt sitting down behind the red F1 pulled off on the grass, didn't seem to flinch at all; or maybe everything happened really fast? I wonder if he ever got up?
If this is a still shot of when Kubica first hit the wall, I have to say, the guy in the red shirt sitting down behind the red F1 pulled off on the grass, didn't seem to flinch at all; or maybe everything happened really fast? I wonder if he ever got up?
Re: pretty close to head on
I didn't think it was a big deal after watching Katherine Legge walk away from her Champ Car wreck in the Lola just last year. I still can't believe she made an appearance within 20 minutes of her accident. Kubica's crash seemes mild by comparison.
I didn't think it was a big deal after watching Katherine Legge walk away from her Champ Car wreck in the Lola just last year. I still can't believe she made an appearance within 20 minutes of her accident. Kubica's crash seemes mild by comparison.
