News Details
Ferrari mechanic has successful surgery on leg fracture
The Ferrari mechanic who sustained a double leg fracture in a botched pit stop at the Bahrain Grand Prix has undergone successful surgery in hospital, and has thanked wellwishers for messages of support. Francesco Cigarini was the left-rear wheel-on mechanic for Kimi Raikkonen’s second pit stop at the race, but the crew was unable to detach Raikkonen’s tyre from his car. Cigarini was still in position, in front of Raikkonen’s still-affixed tyre, when the Finn was given the green light to depart the pit box. Cigarini’s leg was struck by Raikkonen’s affixed left-rear tyre and he was sent crashing to the ground, where he was quickly tended to by his fellow...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ferrari mechanic suffers suspected broken leg in...
A Ferrari mechanic has suffered a suspected broken leg as a result of...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Ferrari fined 50,000 for unsafe release at Raikkonen...
Ferrari has received a fine of €50,000 as a result of its pit stop...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Ferrari mechanic suffers suspected leg fracture in...
A Ferrari mechanic has sustained a suspected shinbone and fibula fracture...
7y ago from Crash.net
Ferrari mechanic injured in pit-stop
A Ferrari mechanic suffered a double leg fracture at the Bahrain GP after...
7y ago from SkySports.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha riders split over V4 engine debut in Misano...
Yamaha's MotoGP riders are split over the Japanese manufacturer's new V4...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez: Misano MotoGP victory was the...
Marc Marquez bounced back from his first MotoGP Sprint race retirement of...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why rescuing Francesco Bagnaia is no longer in...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Jack Miller fined for riding the wrong way after San...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's 2026 schedule
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar unveils a 17-race schedule for the 2026 season
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar releases new-look 2026 IndyCar schedule
The 2026 schedule for the NTT IndyCar Series has been released, and it...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Zak Brown addresses three areas IndyCar can improve
McLaren CEO Zak Brown penned an open letter on Monday outlining his...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Elfyn Evans claims "everything is open"...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera: We need wins for WRC title chance...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg wants “full season in WRC” after...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Chile: Sebastien Ogier leads title race with...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'No way…' – Thierry Henry gives scathing...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has probably earned the right to have some...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'You've got to be honest..no more excuses' - Thierry...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes that the Gunners have to win...
44m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Athletic Club 0-2 Arsenal: Depth on display part 2
Match report – Player ratings – Video The walk, from Nueva...
44m ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal latest: 'No more excuses - Gunners must win...
No description available...
34m ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Max Verstappen delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari...
Max Verstappen has addressed the struggles that... Read More »
44m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Carlos Sainz insists Lewis Hamilton has made huge Ferrari...
Carlos Sainz has claimed that Lewis Hamilton has... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Aston Martin issue statement over Fernando Alonso retirement
Aston Martin have issued a statement explaining... Read More »
34m ago from GPFans.com
