Rome: Formula One driver Robert Kubica on Thursday left the intensive care unit at the Italian hospital where he is being treated after last weekend’s horror crash.

The Lotus Renault driver is now being held in the accident and emergency unit at the Santa Corona hospital in Pietra Ligure as he continues his recovery from the injuries suffered during the Rally of Andora in Savona.

After being airlifted to the hospital by helicopter on Sunday he underwent seven hours of surgery to try to save the use of his severely damaged right hand.

He will undergo a new operation on Friday and is also awaiting surgery on his upper arm and foot.



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