[lalpphilalk]

I just hope that he doesn't do anything stupid. He's desperate to get back to racing, and I understand that, but I hope he doesn't let his heart rule his head.

If he isn't fit to race he won't be allowed to race. There is no need to worry.

[vNQmO2BF]

Yep Sid Watkins and the FIA medical team can't be duped - if they think he's not up to it, he won't be allowed to race. I really want Felipe back in F1 but only when it's right for him to be there.

[primaveraloler]

Yep Sid Watkins and the FIA medical team can't be duped - if they think he's not up to it, he won't be allowed to race.

Let's hope you are right.

I'm also worried about him testing the F2007 as that could also prove harmful and I doubt that he will need the FIA medical team to agree to a private test.

[lalpphilalk]

Let's hope you are right.

I'm also worried about him testing the F2007 as that could also prove harmful and I doubt that he will need the FIA medical team to agree to a private test.

Ferrari would not let Massa drive their car without due medical clearance. The owners of whatever track he conducts the test on (be it Fiorano or elsehwere) would not let him test on their circuit without due medical clearance. They're not stupid.

[primaveraloler]

Ferrari would not let Massa drive their car without due medical clearance. The owners of whatever track he conducts the test on (be it Fiorano or elsehwere) would not let him test on their circuit without due medical clearance. They're not stupid.

I just hope they will test his fitness at the same level as he would be tested if he was to go on board the next NASA space shuttle.

[Bvghbopz]

I just hope they will test his fitness at the same level as he would be tested if he was to go on board the next NASA space shuttle.

I bet he'd win a World championship in one of those

That was bad taste, only joking guys

[Bvghbopz]

Domenicalli doesn't seem as sure as Massa on the date of his return. Massa is determined to make it to Abu Dhabi, but the team obviously think it may be too soon... The eagerness to get back must be over whelming, but its good Felipe has the drive to do so...


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8294242.stm

[diplmixxxx]

Perhaps Domenicalli thinks of some promises made to a certain italian driver and doesn't see the sense in a pointless hasty return.

[DavidQD]

I think it important for Massa to get behind the wheel as soon as he has legit medical clearance.
He needs to get that first obstacle behind him.
Coming back to form in any sport after a serious injury is a large portion psychological!
There are several thresholds he has to break, so if he’s fit I say get on with it.
Just don’t get crazy with the G's, and by all means:
"Stay cool Felipe baby"

[ONLINEPHARMACYCHEAPILLS]

After an injury like Massa had, weaknesses will remain that won't necessarily show up on any medical test. With or without a medical release, nobody wants the liability of Massa dying in their car or on their track, especially if the cause is high G forces and not a collision. In addition, Massa needs to be honest and admit things went blurry, black, or red just for a second going through that high speed corner if thats what happens.

[Blotassefesek]

Felipe Massa will be the man in charge of waving the chequered flag at the Brazilian Grand Prix next month, organisers have said.


The Ferrari driver has been out of action since his accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix two months ago, and he will miss his home race as he continues with his recovery.


Massa will get a small consolation at the Interlagos race, however, and he will be waving the flag after Ferrari confirmed it had accepted the invitaion from the organisers. http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/79337

Not quite a racing return but a nice touch from the Brazil GP organisers

[DavidQD]

http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/79337

Not quite a racing return but a nice touch from the Brazil GP organisers

Maybe he could black flag a car or two!

[santorio]

Here too:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009...g-brazilian-gp

That'll be good to see. I almost hope Barrichello wins now, just so it's a Brazillian waving a flag at another Brazillian, in Brazil.

I'm off to shave.

[JesexhiSeeces]

So if Massa returns in the finale, I wonder who will be piloting the other car.

[rusculture]

So if Massa returns in the finale, I wonder who will be piloting the other car.

They wouldn't do that to Kimi would they? Can't see it. (I hope)

[DavidQD]

They wouldn't do that to Kimi would they? Can't see it. (I hope)

LdM is an idiot.
But he's not a complete moron. Kimi collected valuable points at Suzuka.
Massa, and Kimi could be the goods to carry Ferrari into 3rd in the WCC.

[Angeheade]

Felipe Massa says he is highly unlikely to race again this season, despite admitting that he had initially hoped to compete in the season closer in Abu Dhabi. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79343

[DavidQD]

Felipe Massa's vision has fully recovered after his Hungaroring accident, an examination in Paris has confirmed. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/79357

[bonyclayd]

Perhaps Domenicalli thinks of some promises made to a certain italian driver and doesn't see the sense in a pointless hasty return.

Without Raikkonen Ferrari have no probability of scoring points to beat Mclaren.

Nobody has a clue whether Massa has lost a few hundedths of a second and that would put him where the Ferrari slowcoach Fisichella currently resides on the grid.

And its anybody's guess what the effect on the Brazilian the physical movement of an f1 car will be.

Ferrari have taken a huge risk signing Massa without knowing this and ridding themselves of Raikkonen.

If Enzo Ferrari was running the team - he would have signed Alonso, siad "scuzi" to Massa and resigned Raikkonen.

Further, he would have had a third or even fourth driver in the second Ferrari by now.

Tolerating drivers that made Ferraris look bad in a grand prix was simply beyond his concept that to drive a Ferrari was an honor that had to be deserved by producing results.

[anatmob]

Nobody has a clue whether Massa has lost a few hundedths of a second and that would put him where the Ferrari slowcoach Fisichella currently resides on the grid.

And its anybody's guess what the effect on the Brazilian the physical movement of an f1 car will be.

Ferrari have taken a huge risk signing Massa without knowing this and ridding themselves of Raikkonen.

Its a calculated risk, after all Mika Hakkinen had a worse head injury yet his pace wasn't dented was it. If the objective neurological tests show no problems then chances are that there won't be a problem on track either.

You have to wonder how much Ferrari dislike Raikkonen despite their public statements of support that they have still decided to keep on Massa despite his injury.

Massa is still an excellent investment. He saw off Kimi and wasn't humiliated by Michael. Alonso may not like him but Massa has Ferrari support in a similar way Lewis had McLaren's. It should be an awesome pairing as long as Alonso has matured in his approach towards strong teammates. If not, things could turn nasty.