Poor old Robert Kubica, just when it was all looking up for 2011 and with a possibility of being in the running again a bit of rogue guard rail took the worst possible path into his rally car, penetrating the footwell and into his hand.

And now, one of the best fighters on the grid will be out of action, ruining a pretty big chunk of the season I’d wager.

Prognosis on his recovery ranges from wildly optimistic (Bouiller saying maybe Spanish Grand Prix) to horribly defeatist (will never drive again).

Truth is, no one knows, but Petrov is probably shitting himself right now.

#getwellkubica – tweet this, I’m sure it’ll make him feel better.