Massa's F1 career hangs in the balance

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A neurosurgeon says racing driver Felipe Massa is in stable condition after suffering a skull fracture during qualifications of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

But the doctor reports eye damage and other injuries could prevent Massa from returning to Formula One.

28-year-old Felipe Massa is currently in intensive care at a military hospital, and continues to recover in a medically-induced coma. According to doctors, Massa showed signs of improvement after undergoing emergency surgery.

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo visited Massa on Monday. Montezemolo says everyone on the team is hopeful that the driver will pull through.

Luca di Montezemolo said:"I am confident. I am optimistic on his capability to react and of course all the Ferrari people is waiting for him and of course we are close to him."

Head surgeon Robert Veres said the F1 driver was in stable condition, and remained sedated to protect his brain from further injury.