---
title: "Ferrari F1 Mechanic Posts Updates After Leg Was Broken in Two Places"
description: "The long-time Ferrari mechanic underwent leg surgery following a botched pit stop at the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix."
date: "2018-04-10"
modified: "2018-04-10"
authors:
  - name: "Jerry Perez"
    job_title: "Deputy Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/20022/ferraris-injured-formula-1-mechanic-recuperates-from-double-fracture"
categories:
  - "F1"
  - "Ferrari News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Racing"
tags:
  - "Ferrari"
  - "Formula 1"
  - "motorsport"
  - "Pit Stop"
  - "racing"
---

# Ferrari F1 Mechanic Posts Updates After Leg Was Broken in Two Places

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Ferrari's Formula 1 pit light procedure will need serious revision following Sunday's disastrous pit stop at the [2018 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Bahrain](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/19975/sebastian-vettel-skates-to-2018-bahrain-grand-prix-win>), which saw Kimi Raikkonen run over his own mechanic when the green pit light was activated.

The accident sent Francesco Cigarini, a long-time member of Ferrari's Formula 1 crew, to the Bahrain Defense Force Hospital with a broken tibia and fibula. Once under the care of the best doctors in the [Kingdom of Bahrain](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/19965/verstappen-explains-sudden-150-bhp-engine-boost-that-caused-bahrain-qualifying-crash>), it was determined that Cigarini had to undergo emergency surgery in order reduce the lasting effects of his injury, although it hasn't been determined when or if he'll return to the Formula 1 circus anytime soon.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhZCxfZg_uS

Cigarini has posted several updates about his condition to his social media accounts, which have seen an outpour of support messages from [thousands of fans](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/19934/bahrain-formula-1-race-circuit-grandstand-catches-fire>), but also from current and past Formula 1 drivers and team personnel. Race winner Sebastian Vettel also took a moment to wish the mechanic a speedy recovery during his podium interview.

Following an internal investigation of the accident, the FIA fined Scuderia Ferrari an amount equivalent to nearly $62,000 for the unsafe release of Kimi Raikkonen's car. But in typical Ferrari fashion, team executives have refused to comment or release any information about what went wrong with their pit light system and other failsafe procedures that are designed to prevent these situations.

[Kimi Raikkonen](<https://www.thedrive.com/start-finish/15153/sebastian-vettel-calls-raikkonen-his-best-f1-teammate-ever>) commented on the accident on a statement released by the team. "What happened to our guy Francesco today at the pit-stop is very unfortunate. I feel sorry for him and hope he's going to be OK soon," said Raikkonen.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhVIb4KltMR

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhWglylF7pR

"It's always a bad thing when someone gets injured but I am sure he has the best people taking good care of him and I wish him a speedy recovery. As for the accident itself, all I know is that I moved when I saw [the green light go on](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/19055/formula-1-drivers-test-new-standing-restart-system-in-spain>)," he added.

"I couldn't have possibly realized that there was an issue with the rear left wheel, then I saw someone had got hurt and, immediately, I was told to stop by the team. Unfortunately, something must have gone wrong and we'll need to find out what."

## Author
Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter.

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