Heikki's Return?

[uwantsth]

Do you all think Heikki will make a return from his recent crash? Or will his fear conquer him for the next race in Turk? Please vote

[mlittle]

Well, nothing's been said, so FWIW, I think we'll see him in Istanbul for this weekend's race.

BTW.................

Welcome to the forums, uwantsth!

[Ed]

First of all Welcome uwantsth to the forums.

We have created a Poll so readers can vote on this.

As for whether he will actually race or not, it will be decided later today.

Here is what Martin Whitmarsh (McLaren F1 CEO) said in this regard:

Heikki is fighting fit. Our team doctor has kept an eye on him during the week both in Spain and then at the Kuortane Sports Institute in Finland and there has been no development of any secondary symptoms so everything is positive on that front. Before traveling to Istanbul, we will organise a full neurological examination for Heikki with our specialists in Finland as a matter of course. He will then have the mandatory FIA evaluation on Thursday at the circuit, which is a routine neuro and physiological test completed after any concussion. Of course we have a plan in place should the FIA request Heikki sits this race out, as at all Grands Prix, but we have a race driver who is naturally impatient to get back out there and this is the aim of the team. That said, we will fully respect the decision of the medical professionals, they are the specialists. On the car front, Heikki’s car from Spain was transferred back to the McLaren Technology Centre arriving lunchtime on the Monday following the race. Every part was immediately quarantined whilst the forensic analysis into the cause of the incident is completed. This is usual practice and some components may be salvaged in due course. In the meantime, the spare chassis that was in Spain is in the process of being built into a complete MP4-23, which Heikki will race, all being well, in Turkey.

[uwantsth]

Cool, thanks for the welcome

I really hope to see Hekki in the next race. He is a great driver, and I wish he can grab a podium position for the race.

[Ed]

Heikki Kovalainen was given the all clear by the FIA medical delegate to race at the Turkish Grand Prix. (more)

[Southernman]

I can't see any reason why Heikki won't perform up to his skill level. He may be a bit cautious but any concerns with his head space would have been picked up by the medical teams and they would not have let him race. I hope that he does do well.