HUNGARORING - BUDAPEST - HUNGARY Grand Prix 2009 - Race 10/17

I literally told someone about 10 mins ago that he's got to have surgery but they expect him to be ok, go into the bookies and it's on their screens that he's life-threatening. Cue me almost breaking down in tears and i'm now currently sweating like a bloody pig hoping for good news. :(
 
conflicting news from various sources at the moment but just about all say 'stable'.

i almost dont want to check the f1 sites incase of a headline i dont want to see.

heres hoping that tomorrows race will be business as normal.
 
Duke said:
Although he is a **** as a commentator, he is actually quite on the ball with news and things.
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And I would trust him and Brazil news far more than Sky;)

Massa surgery 'positive', Ferrari confirms
In a short statement, Ferrari has revealed that the surgery Felipe Massa has received for damage to his skull sustained in an accident during qualifying for this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix has been 'positive'.

The Brazilian was struck on the helmet by a piece of suspension that had flown off the Brawn GP of compatriot Rubens Barrichello towards the end of the Q2 phase of the session, knocking him unconscious and causing him to veer off the circuit and into the tyre barriers at high speed.

After being extricated from his car, the 28-year-old was taken first to the Hungaroring's medical centre and then airlifted to the AEK Hospital in nearby Budapest, where he is being treated for skull damage, a cut to his forehead and concussion [see separate story – click here].

'Felipe Massa has undergone surgery this afternoon at the AEK Hospital in Budapest, and the outcome of the procedure was positive,' read the statement issued by the Scuderia. “Now, Felipe will remain under observation in intensive care. An update on his condition will be issued late tomorrow morning.'
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From Crash.net
 
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Hmm, only place I'm seeing the words "life-threatening" are on Sky. Every other report is much more positive.

and I've found James Allens blog a superb look at F1. He's a much better general reporter than a commentator.
 
BBC update. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8168807.stm

Felipe Massa's condition has been described as "serious but stable" following emergency surgery after he suffered skull damage and concussion.

The Brazilian hit a tyre wall after a spring from Rubens Barrichello's car flew up and hit Massa's helmet during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.

The Associated Press news agency quoted a hospital spokesman as saying Massa's condition was "life-threatening".

But Ferrari denied the reports, insisting the operation was "positive".

The Italian team said Massa will remain under observation in intensive care and Ferrari will make a further statement on his condition on Sunday.
 
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