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Michael Schumacher may return to Formula 1 after Felipe Massa's horror injury
Michael Schumacher
Felipe Massa's condition is being described now as "severe but not critical" after surgery on his fractured skull, but concern remains about potential long-lasting damage to his left eye - which could be a career-ending injury.
The Times of London said that there was already speculation that Michael Schumacher could replace him at Ferrari, at least until the end of the season.
"We don't know if he'll be able to race again. It's too early to say about his future," added Ferrari team surgeon Robert Veres, as quoted by the BBC.
Massa's eye was injured when a spring from Ruben Barrichello's car hit him in a qualifying round in Hungary on July 25.
Massa, who is conscious but in poor condition, was able to communicate with his relatives, was breathing unassisted and moving his limbs at the AEK Military Hospital in Budapest. Those indicators are all positive in the sense that it appears the worst is over – Massa will survive his horrendous crash, but doctors are skeptical, at least for the moment, regarding his eye's condition.
Hungarian neuro-surgeon Robert Veres, who operated on Massa's skull fracture, has insisted that Massa's season is well and truly over.
"He has suffered some damage to the eye. We don't know if he'll be able to race again," Veres said, as quoted by the Guardian. "It's too early to say about his future. We don't know the extent of the damage. Without an operation it's hard to evaluate its function."
"His condition has improved significantly over the past 24 hours and he remains stable," said Lajos Zsiros, Hungary's defence forces's chief surgeon. "If his vision is impaired, however, Massa's will not be able to race again for Ferrari or anyone else".
According to reports, Schumacher's potential return to F1 is questionable because of his injuries from a motorbike fall in Spain, in February 2009. The Times of London however says that "if needed he is prepared to return to racing".
Another potential replacement is Mirko Bortolotti, the 19-year-old Italian Formula Two driver, who impressed when given the chance to test the 2008 Ferrari Formula One in 2008.
The Times of London said that there was already speculation that Michael Schumacher could replace him at Ferrari, at least until the end of the season.
"We don't know if he'll be able to race again. It's too early to say about his future," added Ferrari team surgeon Robert Veres, as quoted by the BBC.
Massa's eye was injured when a spring from Ruben Barrichello's car hit him in a qualifying round in Hungary on July 25.
Massa, who is conscious but in poor condition, was able to communicate with his relatives, was breathing unassisted and moving his limbs at the AEK Military Hospital in Budapest. Those indicators are all positive in the sense that it appears the worst is over – Massa will survive his horrendous crash, but doctors are skeptical, at least for the moment, regarding his eye's condition.
Hungarian neuro-surgeon Robert Veres, who operated on Massa's skull fracture, has insisted that Massa's season is well and truly over.
"He has suffered some damage to the eye. We don't know if he'll be able to race again," Veres said, as quoted by the Guardian. "It's too early to say about his future. We don't know the extent of the damage. Without an operation it's hard to evaluate its function."
"His condition has improved significantly over the past 24 hours and he remains stable," said Lajos Zsiros, Hungary's defence forces's chief surgeon. "If his vision is impaired, however, Massa's will not be able to race again for Ferrari or anyone else".
According to reports, Schumacher's potential return to F1 is questionable because of his injuries from a motorbike fall in Spain, in February 2009. The Times of London however says that "if needed he is prepared to return to racing".
Another potential replacement is Mirko Bortolotti, the 19-year-old Italian Formula Two driver, who impressed when given the chance to test the 2008 Ferrari Formula One in 2008.
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All the best to massa and his family get well soon and i dare say from all the people of the world we hope you can race again. but dont worry you have 7 times world champion to take your car the rest of the way. shumi have a fantastic half season and do massa proud.
i feel so bad for what happened to massa BUT YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA SCHUMI'S GONNA SHOW THEM WHOS BOSS !
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If I'm not mistaken, Schumacher is only 38 years old not 40.
And all the best to Filipe and his family.
Schumacher coming back to finish Massa's season would be truely an amazing thing. However has he been training hard enough? Asking a 40 yrs old to get back into a car after a year and a half is a lot to ask. Plus being a Minnesota Vikings fan, I just heard that Farve is not going to play- so I am afraid to even wish for Schumi.
Bring back Schumie!!!!this years ferrari will suit his driving style much better than when he was racing - why???no traction control. think back to his benneton days!!!!May the REGENMEISTER return!!!Felipe i wish you a speedy recovery.All our thoughts are with you!
poor massa. what a great driver. dont think they should bring schumacher back. get well soon. our thoughts are with him and his family.
Wait, you guys telling me that Schumu only one because of the car. You obviously have no idea what your talking about. The reason they got the car going so fast is mostly because of his input. That's why he's the greatest ever. He's the only driver that can ever help in a car's development. Of course they dumped alot of money but thats not the reason why they were successful, hek if money was the only thing needed then why can't Toyota even win one race?
yes schumi just drive and do what you love the most. Felipe God Bless you!
Personally, I don't think that if Schumacher did return he'd be at any risk of being 'blown away' by the new guys. He's a natural talent, possibly the best that F1 has ever seen and he's been keeping his hand on the wheel in a variety of race cars as well as the current Ferrari F2009. Also, I think that Raikkonen showed this weekend that the car is capable of competing at the front of the grid. It would be great to see Michael back in the car. So long as it's not for too long! Massa will definitely be [...]
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I am a big fan of felipe massa..i was shocked to see that felipe was injured and taken to the hospital..so i really pray to god about felipe's recovery..get back soon on the track pls.....felipe massa rulz........
Coming back to his replacement,i think it wouldn't be schumi.....by chance,if he replaces felipe for this season....other drivers have to settle for from p2-p8.......definitely......that's why he is a seven 7 time w.c.......come on ferrari....schumi...!!!!!!!!!
I am a big fan of felipe massa..i was shocked to see that felipe was injured and taken to the hospital..so i really pray to god about felipe's recovery..get back soon on the track pls.....felipe massa rulz........
Coming back to his replacement,i think it wouldn't be schumi.....by chance,if he replaces felipe for this season....other drivers have to settle for from p2-p8.......definitely......that's why he is a seven 7 time w.c.......come on ferrari....schumi...!!!!!!!!!
i hope massa comes back but in the mean time schumacher should drive not there backup.
Massa's recovery would be a speedy one to see his car been driven by the legend(MS)..... Wish you a speedy recovery FM....
Schumacher was a good driver yes you can't deny that however allot of it had to do with this car and the endless amount of money Ferrari could put into it, I don't think he could hack it now considering Ferrari’s cars at the moment
Wishing Filipe a speedy and complete recovery very soon.
He's King! End of!!!
I think it would be great to see Schumi back. I agree with Mr Brown that it is unfortunate circumstances and wish felipe a spedy recovery
Whilst it would be fantastic to have Schumi back, I always feared he may wait too long and tarnish his image by being blown away by the new guys. Very sad for Felipe - get 100% fit soon!
If Micheal Schumacher returned to F1 so would millions of fans. He retired much to soon.
But Lance Armstrong didn't do it, he finished 3rd?
hey Micheal we indians may not be in FI but we would all like to see you on the race track ASAP
Totally irresponsible,sensationalist journalism. And to think the great Schumi had to deal with idiots like you all his career.
I would love to see MS back in F1.Its just a shame it is as a result of a horrific injury to Massa a real Gentleman and a great ambassador for F1. Good luck Felipe
PLEASE....Bring back the greatest driver of all time!
Bring back the master, if Lance Armstong can do it then "THE MAN , the ONE and Only" will put us back on the podium.