Weather Tonight: 3°c Partly Cloudy Night Morning: 6°c Cloudy

Sport

Felipe Massa karting
Felipe Massa is this week back behind the wheel of a kart for the first time since his horrific accident in July

Felipe Massa in kart test as he eyes F1 return

Evening Standard   30 Sep 2009


Felipe Massa is to take another key step on the road to making a return to Formula One over the next few days.

Massa is this week back behind the wheel of a kart for the first time since his horrific accident in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix in July, when he required life-saving surgery.

The Brazilian, accompanied by personal doctor Dino Altmann, completed 60 laps in Sao Paulo yesterday and is to continue karting over the next few days.

Ferrari have now announced that Massa will soon fly to their HQ in Maranello to use the team's static simulator so they can test the 28year-old's reflexes.

Although Ferrari had said Massa would not return to F1 until next year, team boss Stefano Domenicali indicated on Sunday that he had not ruled out the prospect of a comeback before the end of the season.

Also on this topic

Reader views (0)

 Add your view

No comments have so far been submitted.


Add your comment

 

Terms and conditions Make text area bigger You have  characters left.

We welcome your opinions. This is a public forum. Libellous and abusive comments are not allowed. Please read our House Rules.

For information about privacy and cookies please read our Privacy Policy.


 

 

  • Harry Redknapp: England is the ultimate job but I couldn't manage Spurs as well Harry Redknapp Harry Redknapp has described becoming ­England manager as "the ultimate job" but insisted he could not lead both Tottenham and his country
  • I haven't run away from England job, says Fabio Capello Fabio Capello Fabio Capello has blamed a "misunderstanding" for him quitting the England job
  • Derby blow for Thierry Henry after Arsene Wenger fails to extend loan Thierry Henry Striker denied the opportunity to face Spurs as Arsenal confirm he will be returning to MLS the day after Milan clash
  • I know Harry Redknapp can handle transition to the England job Harry Redknapp Sam Allardyce: The new manager will have to adjust to having the players for only 10 games a year, instead of 40-plus
  • There's no doubt that Harry Redknapp is the best man to take over as England manager, says Sir Alex Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Harry Redknapp as "the best man" for the England job
  • Martin Jol: next four weeks are crucial for Fulham Martin Jol Martin Jol believes this next month is the most vital of Fulham's season
  • England must smarten up to avoid ugly ending England Stuart Lancaster's men were shoddy at set-pieces against Scotland and will be dragged into a draining battle if they repeat that against the...
  • Guus Hiddink's personal relationship with John Terry could scupper Dutchman's chances of managing England Guus Hiddink Guus Hiddink's 'strong personal relationship' with ousted captain John Terry could rule him out of contention to be the next England manager
  • Peterborough pray fans aren't too posh to sweep Chris Powell Peterborough have appealed for fans to turn up at London Road with their own shovels to save their clash with Championship leaders West Ham
  • Daniel Levy: We'll fight to keep Harry Redknapp at Tottenham Harry Redknapp Tottenham will reject any approach from the Football Association to appoint Harry Redknapp as England manager before the end of the Premier...
    •