Massa: Test results positive, 2010 return likely
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09-01-2009, 08:00 PM
Massa: Test results positive, 2010 return likely
Formula One news: Massa: Test results positive, 2010 return likely - GPUpdate.net Formula One
Felipe Massa's latest examination in Miami has proved successful. The Brazilian, who was struck by a steel spring in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, flew to the United States from hometown São Paulo on Sunday where specialists cleared the 28-year-old for cosmetic surgery in the area of his left eye socket.
Having been struck in the left-hand side of his helmet visor at the Hungaroring, the flying metal object's approximate impact speed of 170mph caused instant concussion and a deep gash above Massa's left eye. Felipe travelled at the weekend to the Jackson Memorial Hospital's Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit where Professor Stephen Olvey headed proceedings.
A official press release from Ferrari explains that Massa underwent neurometric tests - to check the brain's electric activity - as well as impact and cognitive capacity tests. Results show that Felipe is continuing on the path to a full recovery in order to race in Formula One again, although a return this season has now been ruled out.
The next step will involve plastic surgery in the area of Massa's head where the helmet was pushed in due to the force of the spring which flew off compatriot Rubens Barrichello's car, with the operation due to take place in 'upcoming days'.
'After a short convalescence Felipe can then gradually start with physical preparations,' Ferrari's report reads. "I'm very happy about the results," Massa told the Ferrari website before heading home. "After the small surgery in the next days I can finally start to go to the gym to get back into shape and drive some tests in karts."
Felipe is not rushing his comeback to F1, however, with half a year still to go until next season begins. "Let's take it step-by-step," he added. "At the moment I'm concentrating on taking up physical activities, which is a great step forward."
Felipe Massa's latest examination in Miami has proved successful. The Brazilian, who was struck by a steel spring in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, flew to the United States from hometown São Paulo on Sunday where specialists cleared the 28-year-old for cosmetic surgery in the area of his left eye socket.
Having been struck in the left-hand side of his helmet visor at the Hungaroring, the flying metal object's approximate impact speed of 170mph caused instant concussion and a deep gash above Massa's left eye. Felipe travelled at the weekend to the Jackson Memorial Hospital's Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit where Professor Stephen Olvey headed proceedings.
A official press release from Ferrari explains that Massa underwent neurometric tests - to check the brain's electric activity - as well as impact and cognitive capacity tests. Results show that Felipe is continuing on the path to a full recovery in order to race in Formula One again, although a return this season has now been ruled out.
The next step will involve plastic surgery in the area of Massa's head where the helmet was pushed in due to the force of the spring which flew off compatriot Rubens Barrichello's car, with the operation due to take place in 'upcoming days'.
'After a short convalescence Felipe can then gradually start with physical preparations,' Ferrari's report reads. "I'm very happy about the results," Massa told the Ferrari website before heading home. "After the small surgery in the next days I can finally start to go to the gym to get back into shape and drive some tests in karts."
Felipe is not rushing his comeback to F1, however, with half a year still to go until next season begins. "Let's take it step-by-step," he added. "At the moment I'm concentrating on taking up physical activities, which is a great step forward."
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