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FIA to report on debris-related accidents

The FIA, governing body of both the Formula One and Formula Two championships, is to prepare a report into the debris-related accidents of Henry Surtees and Felipe Massa which occurred over the course of the last week.

Englishman Surtees, son of 1964 F1 Champion John, tragically lost his life after being hit in the head by a flying loose wheel in Brands Hatch's second F2 race on Sunday 19 July. Massa, whose helmet was struck by a metal spring which lay on the Hungaroring race track only six days later, survived his accident although worries remain over the condition of the Brazilian's left eye.

The Ferrari driver is currently in an induced coma until Tuesday morning in order to relieve pressure on the brain, which increased when the skull suffered a fracture. The strength of Massa's helmet has been credited for avoiding worse injuries.


The FIA's Monday press release reads as follows:


'FIA President Max Mosley has asked the FIA Safety Commission to prepare a report on the recent debris-related accidents in the FIA Formula One World Championship and FIA Formula Two Championship.

The FIA Safety Commission, which is made up of medical and technical representatives from all areas of motor sport, will submit its report and recommendations to the World Motor Sport Council.

Preliminary findings suggest the helmet being used by Felipe Massa may have played a significant role in limiting the injuries sustained. The FIA 8860 helmet, which took eight years to develop by the FIA and FIA Institute, provides increased protection in all key impact areas.'

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