F1 Ferrari driver Massa in ‘life-threatening’ condition after surgery following Hungary crash

Massa in life-threatening condition after surgery

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Formula One driver Felipe Massa has undergone “life-threatening” surgery for a fractured skull from a high-speed crash at Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.

The AEK military hospital said Saturday the 28-year-old Brazilian was in “satisfactory condition” after emergency surgery. The hospital said in a statement the Ferrari driver would be kept in intensive care overnight.

Ferrari spokesman Luca Colajanni said the driver’s state was “positive.”

Massa was struck in the helmet by a loose part from another car and his car slammed into a tire barrier.

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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hospital officials say Formula One driver Felipe Massa is in “life-threatening” condition after surgery for a fractured skull from a high-speed crash at Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.

Officials at the AEK military hospital said Saturday that Massa will be kept sedated on a respirator in an intensive care unit.

Medical director Peter Bazso said at a news conference that “Massa’s condition is serious, life-threatening but stable.”

Bazso and chief surgeon Lajos Zsiros say they expect Massa to be awoken Sunday.

The 28-year-old Brazilian had surgery one hour after arriving at the hospital, the doctors said.

Massa was struck in the helmet by a loose part from another car and his car slammed straight into a tire barrier.