July 25, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Felipe Massa was hit by debris from Rubens Barichello’s Brawn, he then went straight into a barrier. He was airlifted to hospital where it was found he had skull damage and brain concussion and had successful surgery, but is in a serious condition.
Hope he makes a full recovery and is back racing soon.
By: duxfordhawk - 11th August 2009 at 10:20
Schumacher has had to pull out of his comeback due to a neck injury he suffered in a bike accident in February this year giving him problems.
By: Quid 41 - 5th August 2009 at 11:05
:D:D
By: Dog House Ldr. - 5th August 2009 at 04:32
Some say he has reflexes like a robot, and that if you get in his way at the start he will chop you down to the wall… all we know is he is not the stig, he’s the tiger tank of Germany, he’s herr SCHUMACHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By: Quid 41 - 5th August 2009 at 02:26
:D:DThe STIG is back
By: spitfireman - 1st August 2009 at 19:55
Does anyone know the odds they’re giving of Schumy winning the championship? 😀
er….cheating, or not cheating?:diablo:
By: kev35 - 1st August 2009 at 19:30
benyboy!
I worked with Bill Odie’s wife, Lynn. They were a nice couple, haven’t seen them for years though.
But if you’re referring to Bill Oddie and Spring Watch, I fear you will be disappointed as I believe he has left the programme.
Regards,
kev35
By: benyboy - 1st August 2009 at 12:53
Its good to hear Massa is on the mend.
And that he might be working with Bill Odie on a program for the BBC early next year.
By: Dog House Ldr. - 31st July 2009 at 00:50
But here in lies a problem? what if he is competetive? what then, does ferrari sack kimi, to replace him next year? does he say you know what I’ve got 7 championships under my belt, I have no worries and pressures to win another what if and is there highly competitive teams wants my services next year? remember that Norbert Haug wanted him to drive for Mcclaren Mercedes as an alternative to retirement? i just wander to myself hmmmmmm.
By: jbritchford - 30th July 2009 at 11:23
Does anyone know the odds they’re giving of Schumy winning the championship? 😀
By: wingcomandrflap - 30th July 2009 at 10:20
Schumachers back then?………..and I was just getting interested in F1 again.
Glad to hear Massa on the mend.
Bring back Damon Hill…..yeh!………………………….i’ll get my coat……
By: duxfordhawk - 30th July 2009 at 09:16
I heard today that the doctors have said the eye is fine. I kinda agree and disagree about herr Schunacher however the car is technical, its a challenge to drive right now, however amongst the seemingly destruction of FIA, F1 needs a publicity boost and MS at Spa and Monza would be tremedous. Its kinda like the old football player who wonders if he still has what it takes, to compete. The F60 is a dud, however maybe with MS’s input he could wring a win out of the car, and give them useful information for next years car.
I agree his return to F1 is a good boost for a sport that is otherwise pulling itself apart, And it will I am sure bring a bit of interest from those who have given up on the sport lately.
I am still concerned that it maybe a up hill struggle for him in a car that just does not cut the mustard, But to be honest if anyone can make something of it its probably him, I just hope he still has at least some of that edge he had when he was on the top of his game.
Will make for an interesting end to the season if he can compete though as if he can win a bit it could help Button with the championship.
By: spitfireman - 29th July 2009 at 20:13
Schumacher is to replace him! OMG!
It’s like a Sly Stallone movie
“Do ve get to vin zis time”
great stuff!:)
By: Pato - 29th July 2009 at 18:56
Schumacher is to replace him! OMG!
By: Dog House Ldr. - 29th July 2009 at 04:10
Its looking like Massa is recovering really well now lets hope the damage to his left eye is repairable or at least not to serious to effect him.
It shows the danger of the sport even after the safety changes that have come in the last decade or so.As to Michael Schumacher rejoining the sport, I always wonder about such moves, He is rightly a legend for his time in the sport but the sport has moved on since he retired. He is 40 now and the Ferrari is not really that competitve so other than for loyalty to Ferrari would there be any point being a also ran?.
I would rather see a younger driver given the seat for rest of season there’s little for Ferrari to lose by doing that.
I heard today that the doctors have said the eye is fine. I kinda agree and disagree about herr Schunacher however the car is technical, its a challenge to drive right now, however amongst the seemingly destruction of FIA, F1 needs a publicity boost and MS at Spa and Monza would be tremedous. Its kinda like the old football player who wonders if he still has what it takes, to compete. The F60 is a dud, however maybe with MS’s input he could wring a win out of the car, and give them useful information for next years car.
By: duxfordhawk - 28th July 2009 at 12:52
I hope he recovers quick but let’s not jump to quickly and assume Michael Schumacher will be returning to the seat for the next race.
Its looking like Massa is recovering really well now lets hope the damage to his left eye is repairable or at least not to serious to effect him.
It shows the danger of the sport even after the safety changes that have come in the last decade or so.
As to Michael Schumacher rejoining the sport, I always wonder about such moves, He is rightly a legend for his time in the sport but the sport has moved on since he retired. He is 40 now and the Ferrari is not really that competitve so other than for loyalty to Ferrari would there be any point being a also ran?.
I would rather see a younger driver given the seat for rest of season there’s little for Ferrari to lose by doing that.
By: Dog House Ldr. - 28th July 2009 at 05:31
I hope he recovers quick but let’s not jump to quickly and assume Michael Schumacher will be returning to the seat for the next race.
By: Ren Frew - 26th July 2009 at 02:06
It’s a highly dangerous sport they’re involved in and unfortunately these things are going to happen…lets hope the lad recovers quickly!!!
Ditto…
By: steve rowell - 26th July 2009 at 00:21
It’s a highly dangerous sport they’re involved in and unfortunately these things are going to happen…lets hope the lad recovers quickly!!!
By: BumbleBee - 25th July 2009 at 22:38
That’s sad news,let’s hope he makes a full recovery.I’m not that interested in F1 but my daughter’s mad about it.She used to follow the Jordan team but now she likes Force India,and is thrilled to bits when her team actually manage to finish a race !