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Post by Scott on Jul 25, 2009 22:21:39 GMT
Felipe Massa's condition has been described as "serious but stable" following emergency surgery after he suffered skull damage and concussion.
The Brazilian hit a tyre wall after a spring from Rubens Barrichello's car flew up and hit Massa's helmet during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.
The Associated Press news agency quoted a hospital spokesman as saying Massa's condition was "life-threatening".
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Post by Kojak on Jul 25, 2009 23:26:11 GMT
I watched this earlier and had no idea how bad it was. The commentators were so lax about it, that I assumed it was nothing until later when I heard it on Talksport. It was weird, cos Barrichello got interviewed before it happened and was adamant something had come off the rear of his car, but what he was saying was more or less dismissed as an excuse. Next thing it smacked Massa on the bonce.
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Post by mltezr on Jul 25, 2009 23:57:01 GMT
you can actually see the thing hit massa in this one
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Post by united4lyf on Jul 26, 2009 21:37:25 GMT
I watched this earlier and had no idea how bad it was. The commentators were so lax about it, that I assumed it was nothing until later when I heard it on Talksport. It was weird, cos Barrichello got interviewed before it happened and was adamant something had come off the rear of his car, but what he was saying was more or less dismissed as an excuse. Next thing it smacked Massa on the bonce. Same, the commentators were just saying he'd put the wrong brakes on or something. I didn't find out until later that it was so serious. |
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Post by Kojak on Jul 27, 2009 0:12:38 GMT
The commentators were also saying that he was fine, before they even knew themselves, and the coverage ended with us being none the wiser.
"He's lifting his arm up, so he's ok".
Yeah tell that to his smashed up head you mugs. How did that cretin get from kids TV, to Football Focus, all the way to hosting the F1 coverage. Odious little shit.
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Post by Vidic>Superman on Jul 27, 2009 6:50:20 GMT
That could have been a lot worse, as was shown with the death of Henry Surtees the week before. Hope Massa makes a speedy recovery.
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Post by fletchabey on Jul 27, 2009 9:00:43 GMT
Quite sickening to watch, i hope he recovers soon. Probably would have been a dead racer 4+ years ago without the carbon reinforced helmets.
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Post by Vidic>Superman on Jul 27, 2009 14:43:02 GMT
Apparently he's getting better but the doctor who operated on him has said that he won't race again this season.
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Post by Pooja on Jul 27, 2009 18:12:43 GMT
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Post by Kojak on Jul 27, 2009 23:04:10 GMT
He's lost some of the sight in his left eye apparently. Could be a premature end to his career. Thats what the reports are saying anyway.
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Post by geryrooney10 on Jul 28, 2009 10:09:02 GMT
Now he is better. He can passively communicate.
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Post by united4lyf on Jul 28, 2009 22:22:29 GMT
His sights fine apparently and he might leave hospital in about a week. Glad it's looking ok for him.
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Post by Kojak on Jul 29, 2009 0:15:03 GMT
Yeah today brought more positive news. Still, time will tell I suppose.
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Post by JoshReddevilz on Jul 29, 2009 17:59:49 GMT
What a replacement to have. Michael Schumacher will make a shock return to Formula 1 to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa. The seven-time world champion, 40, retired at the end of 2006 but has agreed to drive at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on 23 August. Schumacher will stand in for Massa, who fractured his skull at the Hungarian GP, for as long as he is sidelined. news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8172310.stm |
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Post by MUFCBen on Jul 29, 2009 18:59:39 GMT
The good news is he is getting better.  |
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