Formula One star Felipe Massa has had successful plastic surgery on his skull . He had hoped to return to action at Interlagos -- where his 2008 world championship dream was crushed by Lewis Hamilton despite winning the race -- on October 18 , but said that he would only be there as a spectator . The Brazilian driver plans to race his home grand prix in mid - August . Massa suffered horrific head injuries after a freak accident in Hungary in July . Ferrari have brought in Force India 's Giancarlo Ferrari to replace him .
Formula One star Felipe Massa has had successful plastic surgery on his skull . The Brazilian driver plans to race his home grand prix in mid - August . Massa suffered horrific head injuries after a freak accident in Hungary in July . Ferrari have brought in Force India 's Giancarlo Ferrari to replace him .