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MASSA TO THANK LIFESAVING STAFF
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Author: Andries vd Walt

Publishing date: 28.07.2010 17:43

Felipe massa
Brazilian Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa, returns to Hungaroring this weekend one week after the anniversary of his horrific crash during the Hungarian Grand Prix that not only nearly cost him his life, but also his future in grand prix racing. Last weekend's German Grand Prix was actually the date on which the crash took place.

My first objective when I arrive at the circuit on Thursday will be to meet with all the marshals and medical staff who did such a fantastic job in getting me out of the cockpit.

Massa knows he is lucky to be alive, which is why this weekend will be a "very special" one for him.

He added: "I want to thank these people, with whom I now feel a special bond. I had to stay in hospital for a week after the accident and I got to know the staff, who all treated me so well. One unusual result of the whole unfortunate episode is that I know I now have a lot more fans in Hungary."

Massa admits the accident was a life-changing one, not on the track where he maintains he has lost none of his bravery and speed, but more pertinently away from it as a human being.

"It made me value life much more than before," said Massa, in his blog on Ferrari's website. "I appreciate the ordinary things in life 10 times more. It has put life and my health in perspective, not taking anything for granted.
The destroyed car of Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa after his accident


"Not just for me, but also for life in general and what it means to everyone. I know what it means now and I feel I am much more mature as a human being. However, on the professional front nothing has changed because once you shut the visor and go out on the race track, you just do everything as before, without thinking of the accident".

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