Massa to wave checkered flag at Brazilian GP

Updated: October 8, 2009, 2:57 PM ET
Associated Press

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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