F-1 driver is stable
Published: July 27, 2009, 12:30 am
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Ferrari driver Felipe Massa remained in “life-threatening” but stable condition following surgery on multiple skull fractures in Budapest, Hungary.
Peter Bazso, the AEK hospital medical director, told reporters that Massa would remain sedated until today, but will be woken up periodically during that time.
When asked whether Massa’s life remained in danger, Bazso answered: “Yes, of course.”
Bazso said doctors were able to “remove the broken bones and stabilize the area,” which was necessary since Massa arrived with “an open skull fracture and a contusion.”
The spring from Rubens Barrichello’s Brawn GP car bounced into Massa’s helmet as the 28-year-old driver reached speeds of about 120 mph. The impact concussed Massa, who then plowed into the protective tire barrier.
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