Massa to wave checkered flag at Brazilian GP
Posted Oct 08, 2009 4:10 PM
SAO PAULO -Brazilian Grand Prix officials say injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa will wave the checkered flag at Interlagos on Oct. 18.
A Formula One spokesman said Thursday that Ferrari gave permission for Massa to wave the flag in his native Brazil.
Massa is trying to make a comeback from a life-threatening accident. On Sunday, his team received permission from motor racing's governing body for him to test one of its cars.
Massa was knocked unconscious by a loose car part in qualifying at the Hungarian GP in July and crashed into a safety barrier. He injured his left eye area and required surgery, and later had a metal plate inserted.
Massa has since been sidelined from F1. He raced a go-kart in Brazil last week.
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2009-10-08 16:31:07
