Ferrari mechanic hit by Raikkonen recovers

The Ferrari mechanic who broke his leg after being struck by Kimi Raikkonen's F1 car in Bahrain on Sunday has undergone successful surgery.

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The Ferrari mechanic hit by Kimi Raikkonen at the Bahrain F1 GP has had surgery on a broken leg. (AAP)

The Ferrari mechanic who was hospitalised with a broken leg after being struck by Kimi Raikkonen's car during Sunday's Bahrain F1 Grand Prix says his surgery went well.

On Instagram, Francesco Cigarini wrote "Surgery ok. I have to thank all the people worried for me."

Cigarini included a photo of himself on a hospitable bed giving the thumbs up with his left leg covered in a cast from his thigh down to his toes.

The post was liked by Raikkonen.

The incident occurred during a botched tyre change. As Raikkonen pulled away, his rear left tyre hit Cigarini's leg, knocking him to the ground.

Ferrari said Cigarini likely sustained a "shinbone and fibula fracture."

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the race.


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