Massa could leave the Budapest hospital in 10 days

After a press conference held this morning regarding Felipe Massa’s condition, the doctors were reassuring, even stating that the Ferrari driver could be discharged from the hospital in less than 10 days if his recovery continues at this pace.

Massa still suffers from a skull fracture and a concussion that is gradually subsiding, but according to specialists, particularly Peter Bazso, the Brazilian could leave the AEK hospital in Budapest on his own in 10 days. The only remaining concern is about his left eye, which was violently impacted when the debris hit his helmet.

In my opinion, he may be able to walk and leave the hospital on his own soon. If his recovery continues at this pace, I might think he’ll leave the hospital in 10 days. He is spending more and more time conscious, talking to his family and friends, comments Bazso to a Hungarian television channel, M1.

The Brazilian is constantly accompanied by his family and loved ones. Several drivers have already visited him, and his wife, his parents, and his manager and best friend Nicolas Todt are reportedly sleeping in rooms provided for them at the hospital. It is also important to note that Massa did not remember his accident upon waking and asked his father why he was in the hospital.

The last concern thus still lies in the condition of his left eye. Injured at this level of the head, it is still uncertain whether Massa will be able to regain full capacity of his eye. If not, his career in motorsport would simply be over.

« Even if he recovers, it should not be forgotten that his condition is serious and he is still in danger of death. Of course, the danger decreases, minute by minute. »

The spring that struck Massa mid-flight weighed more than 800 grams. At that speed, the debris represented a load of nearly 10kg on his visor.