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Felipe Massa's condition: 'life-threatening but stable'
Marshals remove the Ferrari Formula One car driven by Felipe Massa of Brazil after he crashed during the qualification session of the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 25, 2009.
Following the dramatic accident broadcast live during qualifying sessions on July 25 2009 which caused serious injuries to Brazilian driver Felipe Massa, his condition is still regarded as "life‑threatening". Doctors say that he has been stabilised, following "reassuring" results of his surgery on multiple skull fractures, but it is still too early to issue assurances about his health or predict long-term effects of the injuries.
AEK hospital director Peter Bazso, asked if Massa's life remained in danger, said: "Yes, of course" the Guardian reported.
The freak accident occurred when a one kg spring from Rubens Baririchello's car turned into a lethal projectile as it bounced on the tarmac at the Hungaroring and ploughed straight into Massa's helmet, smashing through the glass, while he was driving at more than 200 km/h. The massive impact knocked the Brazilian unconscious as his car speared off the track and slammed into a tyre wall at full throttle.
It is speculated that Massa's feet were pressing simultaneously on both the throttle and brake as his ploughed head on into a tyre wall at about 185 km/h
Bazso was quoted as saying by the BBC that "Massa would remain sedated until tomorrow (July 27), but would be woken up periodically".
Massa's parents and pregnant wife Anna Rafaela arrived at the hospital on July 27 from Brazil, and doctors woke Massa temporarily to check on his condition and so that he could see his family.
AEK hospital director Peter Bazso, asked if Massa's life remained in danger, said: "Yes, of course" the Guardian reported.
The freak accident occurred when a one kg spring from Rubens Baririchello's car turned into a lethal projectile as it bounced on the tarmac at the Hungaroring and ploughed straight into Massa's helmet, smashing through the glass, while he was driving at more than 200 km/h. The massive impact knocked the Brazilian unconscious as his car speared off the track and slammed into a tyre wall at full throttle.
It is speculated that Massa's feet were pressing simultaneously on both the throttle and brake as his ploughed head on into a tyre wall at about 185 km/h
Bazso was quoted as saying by the BBC that "Massa would remain sedated until tomorrow (July 27), but would be woken up periodically".
Massa's parents and pregnant wife Anna Rafaela arrived at the hospital on July 27 from Brazil, and doctors woke Massa temporarily to check on his condition and so that he could see his family.
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timegod.massahadbeen escaped from a hugeaccident ihope that he will come back
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Best wishes and a speedy complete recovery is what we wish for you. God bless.Best wishes from South Africa
I deeply Pray God to Make MAssa to back into track again.. ALL THE BEST MASSA & wish you speedy recovry
F1 Fan you have to be joking, as much as this is a terrible thing and I hope massa recovers soon and gets to drive again you can't penalize Brawn for this, accidents happen no matter how much you try to prevent them
forza felipe,wish you the best.
This is really unfortunate. Isn't there some regulations to ensure such parts do not fall off, especially so when there is no crash to begin with? Should Brawn be penalized for this?
May God watch over you and your family. May he smile on you with good grace and allow you to race once again. Get Well Quick
Felipe, I lit a candle during my church service yesterday and said a special prayer. God willing, you WILL recover & you WILL regain the chance to drive again. You have been given a special gift in your talent, and it's always a pleasure to watch you on television. I live in Wyoming in the United States & wish I had the opportunity to watch you, in person, drive during any of the Formula 1 races. I shall continue praying for your recovery and also praying for your lovely wife and family to "keep the faith" as they stand with [...]
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Massa please get well soon, we are
praying for you and watching every movement on news about you. We are thinking about you and your family. We love you. LH & MASSA fans!
Hi Felipe, Please know you are in our prayers but we know God will keep you safe. All the best to you and your family. Hope to see you again sson. You are our hero. Thanks for all you do for sport and for ALWAYS smiling. You are a wonderful rolemodel for us. Love to you all. Jackie, Bennie and Renier
My thoughts are with Massa and his family at the hard time. I hope you pull through. It's a very upsetting and worrying time, they are all in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon xxxx
ferrari has been my fav since a very long time and massa was one of the best they had i pray for his speedy recovery get well soon massa!!!!!
Massa, we are praying 4 your full recovery. You have been my Number 1 driver since I started watching GP 4 years ago.We believe in you & you are our Number 1!You have so many fans who are very concerned about you & want you 2 recover well.We want to see you back on the track - please pull through this.xxx
again not really followed F1 but my thoughts and prayers are with massas family and loved ones from what i have seen and heard about him is he is and always will be a fantasticly skilled and talented driver and his races where amazing i hope he makes a speedy recovery and is able to spend time with his with and future child. get well soon felipe xx
Very terrible thing to hv happened. My love n prayers go out to massa.. Do get well soon.x
My thoughts on Saturday were not on who got pole but how Massa was getting on! Well done Hamilton, hopefully it won't be the only win this season :-). Massa, get better soon and i hope you are able to get into F1 again.
Brawn's car should never have anything come flying off like that, i am dissapointed!!
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I never really supported felipe, but i give my love to his family and friends who are so worried about him, and sincerely hope he makes a full and fast recovery