REPORT: Massa has no long-term injury, will likely race again
Felipe Massa's personal doctor has given the racer the best prognosis yet, saying "He doesn't seem to have a long-term injury," and that Massa hasn't suffered any eye damage. After the Brazilian's 170 mph (275 kph) impact with a flying spring that came off Rubens Barrichello's car during qualifying for the Hungarian GP, doctors were worried about keeping Massa alive, nevermind racing.
Now he is scheduled to leave intensive care today, and could leave the hospital in less than ten days. After that, he is expected to go to Paris for further treatment, and then to Monaco or Sao Paulo. Although it looks likely that Massa will race again, doctors have suggested it won't be this year. In the meantime, Michael Schumacher will emerge from retirement to take his place on Ferrari's F1 team.
[Source: EuroSport]
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adrian 4:01PM (7/29/2009)
Well that's good news.
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Quan 4:02PM (7/29/2009)
Glad to hear he's recovering so well from such a horrific accident. I hope to see him back racing again.
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paul34 4:03PM (7/29/2009)
That's good news. However, even if he makes a full physical recovery, I wonder how his state of mind will be doing. I can't imagine someone who had such a close call and injury would be able to return back to F1 without some psychological trauma.
I wish him the best, and hope that he can get back to his old self, although in all likelihood he won't be the same person.
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Freak Mojo 4:50PM (7/29/2009)
Interesting question, but I can see it not being too relevant to his state of mind. It was a pretty freak accident and there was nothing he could have done to predict nor avoid it. I think racers that push the edge like that are pretty much as mentally tough as they come.
Watching motorcycle racers high side and have bikes flip over/under/on them and then get back up and ride the next day have me pretty convinced he should make a full mental recovery too.
mundotaku 5:31PM (7/29/2009)
Zanardi lost his legs in a race and is still driving, also Schumacher lost half of a season thanks to an accident in Silverstone, and the keep driving.
I think they have too much passion for what they do, even more than fear.
br4nd0nh347 5:44PM (7/29/2009)
If you can get back on the bike the next day then yes, however he will not get back on a car till at least a month or two.
jon 4:04PM (7/29/2009)
wow! Talk about a win-win situation for F1 fans. We get Shumacher into the pilot's seat once more AND Massa will live to race another day!
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Visnick 5:17PM (7/29/2009)
+1
Zanardi1782 4:07PM (7/29/2009)
Hellz yeah!!! That's fantastic news.
I definitely hope he gets back to F1 soon (nothing against Schumi).
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Fernando 4:08PM (7/29/2009)
Great News!
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Lester 4:20PM (7/29/2009)
Great news indeed, I'd prefer him to take a page from Tiger Woods and just take the rest of the season off and focus on a full recovery. I think he has a quite a lot more seasons left in him.
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Rends 4:19PM (7/29/2009)
That´s great news i wish him all my best.
Just one question:
What will happen if Schumi perfoms better in next races than Massa did in current season???
Ok, unlikely but a nice what if...
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CHINO 4:20PM (7/29/2009)
Excellent news. He is an excellent racer and a great personality.
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N 4:37PM (7/29/2009)
Good news for Massa!
Also it is fantastic that we now get to see what happens between Lewis Hamilton and Schumacher!
I can't wait for the next race!
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Redline 4:48PM (7/29/2009)
Splendid news, I wish him a speedy recovery! He can still be World Champ!
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Brad 5:46PM (7/29/2009)
Glad to hear it. Hopefully he can make a full recovery and get back into the car next year. After such a close call as that, he deserves to make the most of it.
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why not the LS2LS7? 6:23PM (7/29/2009)
I'm pulling for Massa. But I'm keeping my expectations in check.
Good luck, Felipe, I hope you can recover and become champion.
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Nobody 6:45PM (7/29/2009)
So glad to hear this
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Protzenegger 10:02PM (7/29/2009)
Anyone remember Hermann Maier crashing horribly in downhill skiing during the Nagano Olympics, then coming back and winning gold? I hope Massa will recover similarly.
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Mat 11:55PM (7/29/2009)
Absolutely! The herminator was such a beast back in the day.