Formula One: Horror crash for Kubica

Formula One driver Robert Kubica spent last night in an induced coma and is facing a year out after suffering horrific injuries in a high-speed rallying accident in Italy yesterday.

The 26-year-old Pole suffered serious injuries to his right hand, arm and leg in a accident on the Ronde di Andora Rally.

Kubica, who drives for the Lotus Renault F1 team, was airlifted to Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure after colliding with a wall at high speed while competing in a Super 2000 Skoda Fabia.

Initial reports suggested Kubica was in danger of losing his hand, which was partially severed in the accident, although those fears were later played down.