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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 25 2009, 02:35 PM (1,128 Views) | |
| stradlin24 | Jul 25 2009, 11:11 PM Post #31 |
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usually it's the black flag with an orange circle in the middle that tells a driver he needs to come in due to a problem with his car etc in that particular case i guess the stewards decided it wasnt a danger although i'd offer a different opinion on that but nows not the time Speedtv's reporting on Massa's condition is all over the place, they've changed their minds about 4 times in the last 30 minutes |
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| RJHSaints | Jul 25 2009, 11:13 PM Post #32 |
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BBC are reporting contradicting information.....I just hope it is media sensationalism (as despicable as it is to sensationalise over something like this). I will not get much sleep tonight, I fear.
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| flood1 | Jul 25 2009, 11:21 PM Post #33 |
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I talked to a friend of mine who is a doctor, but not a specialist. He said the injury is considered life threatening, but that the prognosis is based on the time between injury and the treatment administered. The life threatening aspect, in his opinion, is not a high probability due to the way the incident was handled. The report that he is stable and had a "successful" surgery indicates to him that the treatment is on course to provide a successful conclusion. However, he said that success is relative, and that the results vary from patient to patient. A young healthy fit guy like Massa has good odds. But, the demands of the sport may be an issue. Let's remember Hakkinen's injury and his complete recovery, that is what we all hope for. |
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| slbb2611 | Jul 25 2009, 11:55 PM Post #34 |
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According to JA's feed Massa's doctor is reporting that the brain scan is clear and things look positive. |
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| Hissing Sid | Jul 25 2009, 11:55 PM Post #35 |
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JA seems to be accurate his blog has been closed for a fews hours tonite ... http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/ |
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| TheCompleteGuitarist | Jul 26 2009, 12:01 AM Post #36 |
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any physicists among us who can estimate the weight the spring would have been at 100+mph? played footie tonight and took a ball in the left eye, can barely see out of it right now, must have been in empathy. |
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| ELUSIVEJIM | Jul 26 2009, 12:15 AM Post #37 |
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I can imagine mate Such a nice guy Massa and for another freak accident to happen is shocking. I just hope that he is ok and makes a full recovery from this accident. |
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| ELUSIVEJIM | Jul 26 2009, 12:23 AM Post #38 |
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Yes mate you have very wise words there. Sedated does point to a bad head injury as my Gf's mate was put into a sedated state after she had a terrible accident. As for Massa waving that was a bad call from the BBC. He was not waving his arm was not secure and he was in a distressed state as alot of people are after receiving a bad head injury. I really hope Massa can recover from this but i know all too well that the next few days will be VERY imporant |
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| TheCompleteGuitarist | Jul 26 2009, 12:30 AM Post #39 |
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http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/the-...-track-on-massa James Allen is much more optimistic about the short term, but pragmatic about the long term. I get the feeling Massa's season is over. He'll probably have no memory of what happened either if he sustained frontal lobe bruising. It's a classic symptom of a head on accident. Under braking the frontal lobe bags against the skull causing bruising and short term memory loss. You have to feel for him. If anything he's one of the most genuine guys in the competition. There is no way you can anticipate this kind of thing happening. Such a freak incident. I have to confess the FIRST time I saw the video I saw the debris, but initially thought it went UNDER the car. Second time round I realized his hands were inactive. It was really eerie realizing he was unconscious at that speed. |
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| TheCompleteGuitarist | Jul 26 2009, 12:31 AM Post #40 |
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Good point, and I paraphrase Stevie Smith the poetess 'not waving, drowning'. |
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| ELUSIVEJIM | Jul 26 2009, 12:40 AM Post #41 |
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Yes mate a totally freaky accident Two in a week is pretty scary. I really am worried about Massa tho. I lost a good friend after a bad car accident. She too was put into a sedated state straight after the accident to let the body and the brain relax. I know i should not be saying this but his reactions and now the sedated state just brings home how serious this is for him. I really hope Massa recovers as i will not be sleeping very well tonight as you do come to know these drivers very well being a fan of F1 |
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| ELUSIVEJIM | Jul 26 2009, 12:50 AM Post #42 |
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What gets me the most is how a spring can hit another driver some 4 seconds after coming off another car. I just find the unbelievable. Do we need to look at enclosed cockpits or is this just two very serious and freaky accidents?? |
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| Iberiafromoz | Jul 26 2009, 02:56 AM Post #43 |
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I think you make a very good point. This is two accidents too many for a death and a seriously injured drivers in a matter of a week or so. Something need to be done. I know it can happened from other cars, but in this case is the FIA going to check the Brawn cars to ensure this is not going to happened again? I really worry for Massa. I really hope he can race again very soon. |
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| Rob | Jul 26 2009, 04:54 AM Post #44 |
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Just watched quali, scary situation. Hope he is ok. Very freak accident.
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| Steelstallions | Jul 26 2009, 04:55 AM Post #45 |
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http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-r...ow-1761435.html The medical director of the hospital Peter Bazso is the source
I can either guess Ferrari have their own medical consultant working with the hospital as it would not make sense to contradict the Medical Director. Either way I am more pleased he has survived the night and the first 24 hours are the most precarious of all. Get well soon Felipe. |
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