World Champion Sebastien Loeb was hospitalised and operated this morning in Lausanne, Switzerland after a quad bike accident.
The Frenchman suffered four fractures to his humerus (the bone between the shoulder and elbow) and will need a recuperation period.
His participation to Rally Turkey – the thirteenth round of the World Championship – in mid-October could be compromised but nothing has been confirmed by Kronos Racing at this time.
Струва ми се, че може и да не успее да кара в Турция. Дано се оправи за следващите ралита и да вземе така важните 6 точки... Не трябваше така да става... От Кронос казват, че няма да кара само следващото рали. Има за сега няколко версии - едната, че пропуска следващия старт, втората - пропуска останалите ралита и третата - на старт във Великобритания. Може би Гардемайстер и Пикалисто ще го заменят.
Себ в офиц. си сайт за инцидента :
Hello Everyone
As you may have learned, I broke the head of the humerus last night (Tuesday) while riding a mountain bike. It's really a hard blow.
I was going downhill on a dirt path in the forest when my front wheel got blocked against a stone. I went above the handling bar and landed on the shoulder.
I got into surgery this morning, and this evening, i just saw the doctor who is rather re-assuring about my heath. The surgery went very well, but i wont be able to participate to the turkey rally, that's sure! I hope to recover soon.
Now, the schedule, it's rest and calm. I canceled all my appointements for the "Mondial de l'Auto". I will not answer any interviews for a few days.
I thank all of youfor your many messages that i read on my guest book! It's very touching and keep my moral up
thank you,
see you soon
Seb."