Entrevista a Kovalainen tras el accidente

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Los de prensa de mclaren hacen entrevistas a miembros de su equipo de vez en cuando y las mandan por mail.

Os adjunto la nota de prensa por si quereis leerla. Lo siento pero está en inglés.

Resumen en español: que está bien, que le duele la cabeza y el cuello pero que está centrado en pasar el exámen médico de la FIA lo antes posible. Que no recuerda nada pero que quisiera agradecer a los del circuito, los de emergencias y al hospital por el trato. Que gracias también por los mensajes de apoyo recibidos. Y, sobre las causas, que investigarán el tema pero que creen que fue un problema del neumático delantero izquierdo.

Q&A WITH VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES DRIVER
HEIKKI KOVALAINEN

Following his accident yesterday during the 2008 Spanish Grand Prix, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Heikki Kovalainen was taken to the Hospital General de Catalunya in Sant Cugat del Valles in Spain.
The team has established that Heikki’s speed was approximately 240km/h when the tyre deflated and about 130km/h when he hit the tyre barrier. He experienced a 27g deceleration.

CT scans at the hospital confirmed that Heikki had no head injuries and no broken bones but the Finn was kept in overnight for observation.

This morning Heikki underwent further tests and scans which all went positively and showed no problems. Consequently Heikki will be released from hospital later today. He will then stay in Spain for a few days relaxing before returning home to start a light training programme.

How do you feel at the moment?
“I have a slight headache and a stiff neck, but apart from that I am feeling well and in good spirits. My focus is on getting better as soon as possible so I can pass the FIA medical inspection required to allow me to race in Turkey.”

Do you remember anything from the accident?
“I don’t remember anything from the accident or what happened afterwards but would obviously like to thank all the circuit emergency staff, the FIA medical team at the track and the doctors at the hospital for all their efforts in looking after me. Also thank you for all the messages I have received – they all mean a lot.”

What do you think might have caused the accident?
“The team told me that the left front wheel rim might have broken which could have lead to the sudden deflation of the tyre. However we have to wait for further inspections to be able to confirm the exact cause. What is especially important is the fact that the monocoque withstood the heavy impact, so credit should also be given to everyone at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes for that.”

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pues haber si se recupera pronto, (haber si despues de turquia) y a si vemos a pedrito

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27 g, joer...