Massa remains in life-threatening state: hospital

BUDAPEST: Ferrari driver Felipe Massa remained in "life-threatening" but stable condition yesterday despite "reassuring" results of his surgery on multiple skull fractures, a doctor said.

Peter Bazso, the AEK hospital medical director, told reporters that Massa would remain in an induced coma until Monday, but will be woken up periodically during that time.

When asked whether Massa's life remained in danger, Bazso answered: "Yes, of course."