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Kinga · Jul 26, 2009

Massa's injury is worse than I expected but thank God, he's stable:

Felipe Massa remains in a stable condition in the AEK hospital in Budapest this morning, as doctors and Ferrari were left encouraged that there had been no further complications overnight.
Massa underwent successful surgery yesterday afternoon as a result of the skull fracture and brain concussion he suffered in a crash at Turn 4 during qualifying at the Hungaroring after he was hit on the head by a spring from Rubens Barrichello's car.
As is standard procedure for such operations, Massa was put into an induced coma and remained under observation in intensive care at the hospital.
A statement issued by Ferrari on Sunday morning said: "After undergoing an operation yesterday afternoon, Felipe Massa's condition remains stable and there were no further complications through the night.
"He will be given another CT scan today, which will provide more precise information."
Sources have told AUTOSPORT that the doctors at the hospital are 'optimistic' about Massa's recovery, but cannot say anything for definite until the brain scans have been performed.
Until those tests have been completed, it is also too early to judge how long Massa's recovery will take - or if he will be back in Formula 1 action this season.
Barrichello visited the AEK hospital in Budapest last night to find out news on his fellow Brazilian's condition, while Massa's father and other family members are flying out to Budapest to be with him, having not travelled to the race.
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone also visited to the hospital for an update on how Massa was, and afterwards expressed his shock at the events.
"We thought we'd got through these problems," said Ecclestone. "I've spoken to Sid Watkins [F1 safety expert] and he's looking into it."

www.autosport.com

The One. · Jul 26, 2009

Kinga said:
Sources have told AUTOSPORT that the doctors at the hospital are 'optimistic' about Massa's recovery, but cannot say anything for definite until the brain scans have been performed.
Until those tests have been completed, it is also too early to judge how long Massa's recovery will take - or if he will be back in Formula 1 action this season.

:mello: I do hope he'll be back during this season.
It's so terrible when things like this happen.. they really put the car's safety on test..

The One. · Jul 26, 2009

Gosh Nicole is really getting on my nerves..

But anyway good job, Kimi

I'm happy. If only Vettel and Alonso wouldn't have retired and Massa was ok it would've been almost perfect day. (I'm not too glad about Hamilton's win either..)

So since McLaren seems to be on the top again it should be Ferrari's turn next, don't you think

The One. · Jul 26, 2009

RENAULT BANNED FROM VALENCIA RACE

http://www.sportinglife.com/formula...ORY_NAME=formula1/09/07/26/manual_174834.html

It's a shame Alonso won't be able to drive in his home race

Kinga · Jul 26, 2009

The One. said:
Gosh Nicole is really getting on my nerves..

But anyway good job, Kimi I'm happy. If only Vettel and Alonso wouldn't have retired and Massa was ok it would've been almost perfect day. (I'm not too glad about Hamilton's win either..)

So since McLaren seems to be on the top again it should be Ferrari's turn next, don't you think

Nicole :doh: I think Kimi would have killed Jenni had she behaved like this!

It would be nice to see a Kimi win!!! Valencia is like Monaco or Hungaroring, so there's a chance I guess. And after that, there comes Spa, Kimi's playground! Even with that dog car... he could pull out a good result! :angel: Gooo, gooo, gooo!!!! We won't see a Kimi smile on the podium unless it's the top step!! :cheeky: He wasn't satisfied today + I guess he felt sorry for Felipe. But, that hair!!!! :wub:

The One. said:
RENAULT BANNED FROM VALENCIA RACE

http://www.sportinglife.com/formula...ORY_NAME=formula1/09/07/26/manual_174834.html

It's a shame Alonso won't be able to drive in his home race

Yeah, it's quite shocking!

The One. · Jul 27, 2009

Eye injury could end Felipe Massa's career

Felipe Massa's Formula One career appears to be hanging in the balance following confirmation that he has suffered some damage to his left eye.

Massa is in intensive care at the AEK military hospital in Budapest after suffering a skull fracture following a freak accident on Saturday during qualifying for the Hungarian grand prix.

Although the 28-year-old, still in a medically induced coma, has shown signs of improvement after undergoing emergency surgery, it has emerged that Massa may have sustained eye problems. If that is the case, and the Brazilian is unable to see properly in the future, it will mean his days in motor racing are over.

Professor Robert Veres said: "He has suffered some damage to the eye. We don't know if he'll be able to race again."

Earlier today it was reported that Massa had "a quiet night" as he continued his recovery.

After yesterday's race at the Hungaroring, Massa was visited by the Ferrari team principal, Stefano Domenicali, team-mate Kimi Raikkonen and the Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello and team principal, Ross Brawn.

It was a spring that had worked loose on Barrichello's car that hit Massa on his helmet at 162mph, causing his injuries and subsequent crash into a tyre barrier.

A Ferrari spokesman said: "Felipe had a quiet night. He is OK, and he is due to have another CT scan today."

Doctors at the hospital were encouraged by the positive results of yesterday's first CT scan following surgery and hoped that Massa would continue to show steady improvement.

A spokesman for the Hungarian defence ministry, under whose jurisdiction the hospital is run, has been quoted as saying on local television that
Massa is starting to "communicate actively".

"He reacts when he's spoken to. We are optimistic a slow recovery is beginning," said Istvan Bocskai, who also confirmed Massa could move his hands and legs.

FIA president Max Mosley has, meanwhile, asked for an investigation to be launched into recent debris-related accidents in Formula One and Formula Two.

The FIA safety commission, which is made up of medical and technical representatives from all areas of motor sport, will submit a report and recommendations to the world motor sport council.

It follows the incident involving Massa and the death of the teenage Formula Two driver Henry Surtees at Brands Hatch when his car was struck by a wheel which had come off a rival's car.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/jul/27/felipe-massa-eye-injury

:bugeyed

Oh my God.. please don't let his career to be over! :angel: Though of course now the most important thing is to get the man back on his feet.

MichaelV · Jul 27, 2009

Damn, poor Massa :bugeyed
But of course it could have been worse.. Like in the Formula 2 race of last week Sunday, when a spinning tire hit the helmet of a driver and killed him

Let's hope the eye injury is not that bad and that his career is not over yet.. Although I can imagine he will rethink his racing career when he'll become a daddy in a few months...

Btw did you already see the Q&A with Kimi on the official formula 1 site? http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2009/7/9660.html

Kinga · Jul 28, 2009

Yes, I've read that interview already, thanks.

About Massa:

Full recovery possible for Massa

Felipe Massa's condition is continuing to improve as doctors at the AEK Hospital in Hungary, where the Brazilian driver is being treated, denied earlier reports of eye damage and instead suggested he could make a full recovery. Colonel Dr. Lajos Zsiros, the chief surgeon of the Hungarian Defence Forces, told a news conference on Monday that the 28-year-old had been woken from sedation on Monday afternoon, and was unlikely to be sedated again.
"In the last 24 hours some major changes have gone through in the condition of Felipe Massa," said Zsiros. "His condition continues to be stable.
"During the CT-scan we performed we could ascertain that there was an improvement in his condition. We stopped sedation and after that Felipe Massa became capable of making contact."
"So in the afternoon we stopped the artificial ventilation of Felipe. As we speak he is sleepy, but he gives adequate answers to the questions we ask him, and he can move his arms and legs spontaneously."
"Right now he has no fever, and we have removed the drain tube from his wound. Further improvement of his condition can be expected. During the night we do not plan to do any more interventions on him."
Zsiros denied the earlier reports that Massa had injured his left eye, which led to speculation about his future participation in Formula 1.
Peter Bazso, the hospital's medical director, explained that it was in fact too early to tell if there was any damage because Massa was still unable to open the eye: "We can give no positive neither negative answer to this, because at this stage the vision cannot be examined."
Bazso made it clear however that a full recovery was still entirely possible for the Brazilian.
"There is no such thing as 'this condition', because every case is different," he pointed out. "Of course it isn't impossible."
When asked when they will be able to determine if Massa has suffered any kind of lasting injury, Zsiros said: "There is no interval which we can define, but I would say it should be from one week to ten days."
He added that Massa would remain in intensive care as long as his condition made that necessary.
Dino Altmann, the Chief Medical Officer of the Brazilian Grand Prix, who also attended the news conference, confirmed Massa was now able to speak.
"He spoke, he wanted to know what happened to him. And he had some questions," Altmann revealed. "I would like to say that the family is very happy with the treatment Felipe is receiving here, and there's no question about transfer at the moment."
Altmann said they haven't asked Massa yet if he was able to remember the accident. He also explained that the operation on Saturday, which doctors described as "life-saving", was performed because of the skull damage, not because of brain swelling.
A spokesman for the AEK hospital confirmed Massa's family were already in Budapest, and a room was made available for them so they could stay with him at all times.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/77383

Kinga · Jul 29, 2009

OMG...:swoon:

BMW will quit F1 at the end of 2009

BMW has announced it is to quit Formula 1 at the end of the 2009 season, as AUTOSPORT predicted last night. The news was confirmed at a press conference in Munich this morning, and comes on the back of a disappointing campaign for the outfit.
Dr. Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the BMW board, said that the decision was made after a refining of the company's future strategy.
"Of course, this was a difficult decision for us. But it's a resolute step in view of our company's strategic realignment," he said.
"Premium will increasingly be defined in terms of sustainability and environmental compatibility. This is an area in which we want to remain in the lead. In line with our Strategy Number ONE, we are continually reviewing all projects and initiatives to check them for future viability and sustainability. Our Formula 1 campaign is thus less a key promoter for us.
"Mario Theissen has been in charge of our motor sports program since 1999. We have scored a large number of successes in this period, including some in Formula 1 racing. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mario Theissen and his team for this."
BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen, who spearheaded the company's efforts as an engine supplier with Williams and then later with BMW Sauber, said he understood the reasons behind the withdrawal.
"Of course, we, the employees in Hinwil and Munich, would all have liked to continue this ambitious campaign and show that this season was just a hiccup following three successful years," he said. "But I can understand why this decision was made from a corporate perspective. We will now focus sharply on the remaining races and demonstrate our fighting spirit and put in a good result as we bid farewell to Formula 1 racing."
Dr. Klaus Draeger, member of the board who is responsible for development, said this season's poor results had played a part in the move to quit F1.
"It only took us three years to establish ourselves as a top team," he said. "Unfortunately, we were unable to meet expectations in the current season.
"Nevertheless, our ten years of Formula 1 experience have had a major impact on our development engineers. We have racing to thank for numerous technological innovations as well as the competitive spirit that drives us to develop mass-produced cars."

www.autosport.com

The One. · Jul 29, 2009

^ Whaaaat! :bugeyed I wonder what will happen to the drivers?

Kinga · Jul 29, 2009

MichaelV · Jul 29, 2009

The replacer of Massa is known: it is Schumacher!!!! :worship: :wild: :clapping:
yiihaaa :clap: :woohoo:

About BMW: is it for sure that they quit the F1? I thought I read somewhere that the FOTA wants to try everything to keep them in the F1?
hmm that would be a pity if they'd leave

Kinga · Jul 30, 2009

MichaelV said:
The replacer of Massa is known: it is Schumacher!!!! :worship: :wild: :clapping:
yiihaaa :clap: :woohoo:

:no::doh::scratch::mello::swoon:

MichaelV · Jul 30, 2009

Kinga said:
:no::doh::scratch::mello::swoon:

woops, forgot that there were no schumi fans here :doh: sorry if i let myself go...

but look at it from the other side: the return of schumi might lift ferrari back to the level where they belong: the top! schumi is a master in bringing a team together and motivating each and every team member to work as one family for only one purpose: winning. maybe he can get the teamspirit back which ferrari is missing now?

and imagine if raikkonen now becomes even more motivated than ever to win..

i think the next races will be very interesting and exciting! (i'm wondering if hamilton can keep up with schumi.. schumi stopped right before hamilton started, so they never raced against each other in f1...

)

The One. · Jul 31, 2009

^ Haha, no there's nothing wrong being excited if you're a fan.. I'm not too happy about his comeback though.. I mean, he already retired, I just think he should stay away from the racing but since he is coming to drive again I sure hope it does bring Ferrari and Kimi back to the top! And Hamilton has nothing to say when it comes to racing with Schumi..

Thanks Kinga for the cool pics!! And the videoclips! You're sooo lucky!!!!!

Kastanada · Jul 31, 2009

I'm a Massa fan, but my whole life I've been a Schumi fan.

So whilst I'm worried for Massa I'm also insanely happy that my hero is going to race again...... I don't know how to feel....

The One. · Jul 31, 2009

Kastanada said:
I'm a Massa fan, but my whole life I've been a Schumi fan.

So whilst I'm worried for Massa I'm also insanely happy that my hero is going to race again...... I don't know how to feel....

Aww.. :better: *hugs* Massa is getting better all the time, he'll be fine.

Kinga · Jul 31, 2009

Rally-Kimi is doing so well in the Finnish Rally!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!

:clapping:

unk::wild:

After 9 stages he's 17th overall (from 90 cars)! He's competing with Anton Alén and Hanninen - they say he's the best S2000 driver on gravel!!!!

Wow!!!! Really impressive!!!!

MichaelV · Aug 3, 2009

Although Kimi was very fast, he crashed

There is a video of the crash and a little interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aha0RS4ny9A

Fortunately he didn't get hurt!!

HIStory · Aug 3, 2009

MichaelV said:
The replacer of Massa is known: it is Schumacher!!!! :worship: :wild: :clapping:
yiihaaa :clap: :woohoo:

About BMW: is it for sure that they quit the F1? I thought I read somewhere that the FOTA wants to try everything to keep them in the F1?
hmm that would be a pity if they'd leave

I am a Schumacher fan! Go Michael go!

(I seem to have a weak spot for Michaels, LOL.)

The One. · Aug 3, 2009

Massa on his way home to Brazil

As expected, Ferrari’s Felipe Massa left hospital in Budapest on Monday, less than ten
days after suffering a fractured skull during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Massa is now flying home to his native Brazil, where he will continue his recuperation.

Massa underwent emergency surgery at the AEK military hospital after he was struck by a loose spring from another car. He spent several days in an artificial coma, before being released from intensive care last Wednesday.

News agency Reuters reported that Massa was seen smiling and shaking hands with officials at Budapest's Ferihegy International Airport, as he walked aboard a private jet ahead of the journey to Sao Paolo. It is hoped he will make a full recovery, though no date has been set for his return to competition.

Ferrari are planning to replace Massa with former driver Michael Schumacher for the forthcoming European Grand Prix and the seven-time champion has already begun testing in preparation for his comeback. Schumacher retired at the end of 2006.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/8/9715.html

Kinga · Aug 3, 2009

I've heard the news that Felipe left Hungary and I even saw a pic. ouch, his left eye looks bad and the surrounding too.

I wish him a speedy recovery. His family nees him now more than ever. His pregnant wife and the real "Felipe baby".

Team explains Raikkonen's exit

Tapio Laukkanen, former British Rally champion, now works for Tommi Makinen Racing, where he has overseen Kimi Raikkonen's World Rally Championship debut on Rally Finland this week. Laukkanen explains to AUTOSPORT what happened to the Ferrari Formula 1 star when he crashed out on the Vaarinmaja test today.

Q. What happened to Raikkonen?

Tapio Laukkanen: It was a tightening corner with a big rock on the outside. He went a little bit wide, hit the stone. That put the nose of the car into the ditch and he rolled two times or something. There were a few rocks around and they lost one wheel - the car was damaged and they couldn't drive it back.
Q. No chance of getting it back to superally tomorrow?
TL: No way. There is too much damage. There's no point to try and fix it for half a day tomorrow.
Q. And there were some engine problems today?
TL: The engine worked, but not like it should. There was a problem all through the day. We were hoping to find the solution for that tonight, but obviously it's too late now.
Q. What he's done has been pretty impressive, though?
TL: Oh yes. I am delighted to see how fast he can drive. But we saw this in the test, he's a big driver. He can drive nice with smooth lines - that's how he is. He's a big talent in the F1 and the same with motorbikes and the snow scooters, he's the same with all of those things.
Q. Did you sit with him in the test?
TL: I sat with him for a few laps. I was trying to do some things with the notes. Kaj [Lindstrom] was my co-driver also, so I was trying to help him.
Q. Has he had a good time?
TL: He has definitely enjoyed it. He was having a good time. But, of course, we were having come technical problems and it's not very good for him to see that kind of thing. But that's motorsport.
Q. But this is really the only car he can drive in the rally?
TL: Yes. That's part of his job.
Q. Will he be out again this year?
TL: I'm quite sure when he's not busy he wants to do some more.

Kinga · Aug 4, 2009

It's a tradition, if Kimi competes in a rally ... I make a video, so here's the newest one!

Hope, you'll like it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ7tF0Mjy48&feature=channel_page

The One. · Aug 4, 2009

Kinga said:
I've heard the news that Felipe left Hungary and I even saw a pic. ouch, his left eye looks bad and the surrounding too. I wish him a speedy recovery. His family nees him now more than ever. His pregnant wife and the real "Felipe baby".

OMG I saw him too, in that first interview he gave after the accident. I don't know why I was kind of surprised about his eye, of course it can't look the same when he had surgery on is head but.. it was so bloated you couldn't even see his eye :bugeyed
Yeah I wish him speed recovery, too.. and that he'll be able to race again.

Kinga said:
It's a tradition, if Kimi competes in a rally ... I make a video, so here's the newest one! Hope, you'll like it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ7tF0Mjy48&feature=channel_page

It's nice video! :yes: (I just don't like that song very much.. :innocent

Kinga · Aug 4, 2009

The One. said:
It's nice video! :yes: (I just don't like that song very much.. :innocent

It's ok!

I have to say that the Finnish rally spectators are great. I don't know how it must look like - I mean a rally weekend - but they seem to enjoy it so much. Was the bigger crowd there because of Kimi? Or, I believe it's a tradition there. I guess it's much more popular there than F1. Kimi seemed so relaxed and happy. I think it's his future. He has the talent to compete in rally and he enjoys it so much! I think he enjoys it much more than F1. I can see it on his face. It's a pity, because I just love F1 and Kimi - the 2 together - way too much. But, I will follow him, wherever he may go! No matter what!

unk: But, please after 2010 or 2011!!! :clapping:

The One. · Aug 4, 2009

Kinga said:
I have to say that the Finnish rally spectators are great. I don't know how it must look like - I mean a rally weekend - but they seem to enjoy it so much. Was the bigger crowd there because of Kimi? Or, I believe it's a tradition there. I guess it's much more popular there than F1. Kimi seemed so relaxed and happy. I think it's his future. He has the talent to compete in rally and he enjoys it so much! I think he enjoys it much more than F1. I can see it on his face. It's a pity, because I just love F1 and Kimi - the 2 together - way too much. But, I will follow him, wherever he may go! No matter what! unk: But, please after 2010 or 2011!!! :clapping:

Well I have to say Kimi definitely tempted more audience than there would've been without him. But rally is popular here even though Kimi doesn't drive it for living

We have other heroes for that.
It's hard to say if rally is even more popular than F1 - I think there are own fans for both.
Like you said I think that Kimi enjoys more rally, too. There's just something different when he drives rally.. and if he decides to switch to rally I will of course then start to watch more rally but I'd also be sad because like you, I've always liked F1 and Kimi together.
But I know whatever Kimi does I will never stop cheering for him and I will never stop watching F1.

It's just too interesting I'm kind of addicted to it.. lol.

Gwyneira · Aug 4, 2009

I've always rooted for the Finnish drivers as they're neighbours. So Mika Häkkinen and Kimi Räikkönen are my faves. Speaking of which, I only just saw Mika! He was having dinner in a hotel here. :happy:

The One. · Aug 4, 2009

Gwyneira said:
I've always rooted for the Finnish drivers as they're neighbours. So Mika Häkkinen and Kimi Räikkönen are my faves. Speaking of which, I only just saw Mika! He was having dinner in a hotel here. :happy:

Oh cool! So you're Swedish or what?? Welcome to the thread :cheers:

Gwyneira · Aug 4, 2009

The One. said:
Oh cool! So you're Swedish or what?? Welcome to the thread :cheers:

Estonian

The One. · Aug 4, 2009

Gwyneira said:
Estonian

Oh I see.

Me and Kinga are huge Kimi fans so I bet you won't feel alone when it comes to talking about how wonderful he is, lol

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