Video: Sky interview with me discussing Massa
27th July 2009, 21:11 by Keith Collantine 26 Comments »
I was on Sky News earlier this evening discussing Felipe Massa’s crash and its ramification for Formula 1. You can watch a video of the short interview above.
Happily since this interview the situation for Massa is starting to look better, with one doctor suggesting he may also recover from his eye injury.
Thanks very much to lookingspiffy on Twitter for capturing the video for me.
beneboy said on 27th July 2009, 21:21
Great to see you back on TV Keith, it’s good to hear someone talking sense about F1 for a change !
I think you’ve done well there mate, very informative without any sensationalism and you managed to get all of the important pieces of information out.
You’re getting quite the regular on SKY News, you’ll be getting your own dressing room & make-up girl next
Keith Collantine said on 27th July 2009, 21:29
I hate the make-up! Had to wash it off as soon as I got back.
Jason said on 27th July 2009, 21:24
Good job, Keith. Very professional! We all wish Massa a speedy recovery and want to see him back in the cockpit as soon as is practical.
Keith Collantine said on 27th July 2009, 21:29
Hope so too. Very glad to hear the news he may recover from this eye injury.
carol treurnicht said on 27th July 2009, 21:32
Hey Keith
can’t watch it as outside UK and no broadband…….but sure you did a great job going by what else you have been doing here.
Keep it up- appreciate it.
Cheers
Carol
PS- thanks for your Spa page——-looks like its on a roll there!
Austin said on 27th July 2009, 21:49
Well done on the interview (you look thinner on the tv)
According to the autosport report:
“Peter Bazso, the hospital’s medical director, explained that it was in fact too early to tell if there was any damage because Massa was still unable to open the eye: “We can give no positive neither negative answer to this, because at this stage the vision cannot be examined.”
So I think its too early to say his eye is going to be O.K. after he recovers, but its encouraging that he might make a full recovery according to the hospital.
Autosport’s full article here http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/77383
nopk said on 27th July 2009, 22:45
Keith,
In case you were worried about this being “news worthy” of the front page, be assured, it definitely is.
Part of the reason I come to F1.co.uk over most other sites, is particularly because of your personality. Have no shame in posting things of this sort, and keep up the good work!
P.S
Makeup befits you, but definitely don’t go and start smearing it on for leisure
Carldec said on 27th July 2009, 23:02
Can’t see it on iPhone. Flash video won’t do that… Post when it hits YouTube please.
Oh.. And keep up the good work. Enjoyed the Twitter this weekend.
Dkfone said on 27th July 2009, 23:10
Great job as always Keith, its good to see someone who knows what they’re talking about. I’m very worried for Massa though. If his eye injury is serious, surely his career is over. Get well soon Felipe!
TJ said on 27th July 2009, 23:35
Great job Keith, just like the pros!
The news this evening seems to be getting more positive, though I think that eye injury is still a major concern.
Keith Duncan said on 28th July 2009, 0:38
Apologies if this has been brought up, but looking at the replay with the on-screen graphics, it looks like he’s full on the brakes *and* the throttle after the initial impact.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZgEWXhhUk0
Sterling job Keith.
Babur Majid said on 28th July 2009, 1:00
great job, kc. nice baritone voice…you should try commentating instead of ej!!!
yes, massa hit brakes and accelerator at the same time. its said its most probably coz he was barely conscious after the spring hit him and tried to stop the car. that would explain the skid marks also before he hit the wall.
Graham said on 28th July 2009, 4:45
Helmet strength: The quoted stats are impressive but I note that no F1 driver’s neck can support 55 tons.
Static strength is important and related to dynamic strength but the dynamic impact resistance of carbon fiber composites isn’t usually as impressive as their static load bearing capacity, it seems to me. Plus a more rigid shell may transmit more impact to the head than a compliant cushioning layer. I’d have thought.
I also wonder about the abrasion resistance of these helmets in the event they were actually asked to carry a significant load, e.g. under an upside down sliding car on a tarmac surface. Better ask Mr Kubica about that.
I suspect helmet manufacturers have thought about such stuff, I’d just like to see some more meaningful design figures.
The days of serious accidents such car fires and flying wheels were behind us, I thought. Sigh.
beneboy said on 28th July 2009, 22:34
Abrasion resistance is very important in helmet design and is something that has been investigated a lot over the last few years, although mainly for motorcycle racing.
The helmets are designed to withstand running between the bike and the track in an accident, or the riders hitting the track head-first at 200 mph as well as taking the force of the bike landing on the rider’s head in a high-side. I’m sure the manufacturers would have transferred what they’ve learnt with bike helmets to car helmets.
I was knocked off my bike a few years ago, I landed on my head (getting knocked out in the impact) and then slid along the road for a fair distance, my helmet was in surprisingly good condition considering the forces involved and other than a concussion and a couple of bruises I suffered no serious head injuries. That was just a standard helmet that cost about £250, the one’s the F1 drivers use cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds so I reckon they’re pretty good in comparison.
As someone who has been using helmets for years I’ve got to say they have improved a huge amount in recent years. My latest helmet is far lighter and many times stronger than my old ones from about ten years ago.
Striay said on 28th July 2009, 9:00
Good Job Keith! no job offers yet at Sky?
Ayrton said on 28th July 2009, 9:12
Great job Keith! You are a natural. Calm, collected and spoken with the authority of a true fan!
mp4-19b said on 28th July 2009, 12:14
great job keith! i definitely think you’ll compliment martin brundle very well!
Tom Watson said on 28th July 2009, 12:49
I sat through the dull news to get to the interview, shame you did not get longer, as you had to kind of brush over some points.
YEt again though, good job Keith, isn’t it about time you pushed for your own 30 min show or even inside f1