Massa given all-clear in Brazil

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On his return, the 28-year-old was required to attend one of the city's hospitals for a series of tests to further evaluate his condition and determine if another operation was required.

Massa's personal physician, Dino Altmann, has confirmed the Ferrari star has been given the all-clear and was immediately dismissed and he said: "Felipe has had a remarkable recovery. We did a series of in-depth tests, and the outcome was very encouraging."

He added: "Together with the hospital's medical staff, we decided it wouldn't be currently necessary to further intervene from a surgical point of view.

"The best thing for him now is to go back home, where he can calmly convalesce and rehabilitate."

It is anticipated Massa will still miss at least four grands prix after his horror smash during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, in which he fractured his skull, starting with the European in Valencia on August 23.

Michael Schumacher will deputise in Massa's absence, with the seven-times world champion agreeing to step out of his near three-year retirement at the request of Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo.