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[Jabberwocky]

I wonder how much of this has been brought forward because of how well Fisi is doing?

[bud]

I think you might be right Jabberwocky

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FIA GIVE THE GO-AHEAD FOR MASSA TO TEST
Monday 5th October 2009


Felipe Massa is set to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car just 10 weeks after suffering the serious head injuries that almost ended his career.

Ferrari confirmed on Sunday that they had received permission from the FIA, motor racing's governing body, for him to test one of its cars.

Massa has been sidelined since he was knocked unconscious by a loose car part and crashed headlong into a safety barrier during qualifying the at Hungarian Grand Prix in July.

The Brazilian underwent surgery on the injured the area around his left eye and later had a metal plate inserted in his head.

He is currently reported to be making good progress on the road to recovery and last week raced a go-kart in his native Brazil.

With in-season testing banned in F1, Ferrari have been cleared to test an earlier-model car at Fiorano, using no parts from this season's F60 model.

Team principal Stefano Domenicali said a decision was yet to be made about when the tests would take place, although he is expected to use a Ferrari race simulator in the next week.

Domenicali ruled out any chance of Massa being fit enough to return in time for his home grand prix at Interlagos in Sao Paulo in two weeks.

The driver had hoped to make a return for the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP on Nov 1 but Domenicali said there was little chance of seeing him on the starting grid before next season.

"I don't know yet [when the test will be]," he told Autosport. "We will decide this week because Felipe will come to Maranello tomorrow.

"He will stay with the team this week, he will go and do some training in the simulator, physical training in Maranello, and then we will decide when to do this.

"Also, because it is compulsory, he has to do an FIA medical check before doing something. This is something we will decide this week.

"What I can say is that it is not planned to do any driving in Brazil. For Abu Dhabi it is very, very unlikely. The main target is Bahrain next year."

[Tony_sa]

I wonder how much of this has been brought forward because of how well Fisi is doing?

well i figure it best to get back in the saddle as soon as possible. I'd hate for massa to fall in the same rut as many of the rookies or even like Badoer
not being behind the wheel screws up your senses as it were.

[vaptin]

Have williams moaned about it yet?

No parts from the f60, good stuff.

[Hexagram]

Have williams moaned about it yet?

No parts from the f60, good stuff.

Ya Williams are fairly moany this year. No Schumacher test, no Alguersuari test, indirectly then no Grosjean test and now no 14th place for BMW next season.

It would not surprise me at all if they kick up a fuss over Massa testing too.

[7UpJordan]

Have williams moaned about it yet?

No parts from the f60, good stuff.

Ya Williams are fairly moany this year. No Schumacher test, no Alguersuari test, indirectly then no Grosjean test and now no 14th place for BMW next season.

It would not surprise me at all if they kick up a fuss over Massa testing too.

I hope they don't, Massa doing this test is different because he's coming back from a life-threatening injury.

One thing I definately disagree with Sir Frank on is not allowing a 14th team.

[Denthúl]

Williams can't veto the test anyway. It's using a privately-owned car with tyres that are irrelevant to Formula One.

[stonemonkey]

How much testing will he be able to do in this years car and next years before next season starts?

[Denthúl]

How much testing will he be able to do in this years car and next years before next season starts?

Pre-season testing starts in February, the new season in March... :/

[stonemonkey]

How much testing will he be able to do in this years car and next years before next season starts?

Pre-season testing starts in February, the new season in March... :/

Will he be allowed to drive this years car at all once the season is over?

[Denthúl]

How much testing will he be able to do in this years car and next years before next season starts?

Pre-season testing starts in February, the new season in March... :/

Will he be allowed to drive this years car at all once the season is over?

If all the teams agree to it, but for some reason I can't see that happening.

[stonemonkey]

How much testing will he be able to do in this years car and next years before next season starts?

Pre-season testing starts in February, the new season in March... :/

Will he be allowed to drive this years car at all once the season is over?

If all the teams agree to it, but for some reason I can't see that happening.

These rules are stupid, as it is for the new drivers coming in too.

[Denthúl]

How much testing will he be able to do in this years car and next years before next season starts?

Pre-season testing starts in February, the new season in March... :/

Will he be allowed to drive this years car at all once the season is over?

If all the teams agree to it, but for some reason I can't see that happening.

These rules are stupid, as it is for the new drivers coming in too.

Totally agree. I do wonder how Badoer, Grosjean and Alguersuari would fare with a full test day. Fisichella, too.

[Jim Riven]

How much testing will he be able to do in this years car and next years before next season starts?

Pre-season testing starts in February, the new season in March... :/

Will he be allowed to drive this years car at all once the season is over?

If all the teams agree to it, but for some reason I can't see that happening.

These rules are stupid, as it is for the new drivers coming in too.

Totally agree. I do wonder how Badoer, Grosjean and Alguersuari would fare with a full test day. Fisichella, too.

This has been brought up in far to many places, be it by the teams and drivers themselves to TV and Radio pundits and even us bods on forums.
I can see a rule change coming allowing very limited testing for new drivers and the safety issues involved in letting them drive without ANY experience in a F1 car.