Breaking news: Burti speaks...

[Bononi]

Well, just heard on the TV now :


Luiz Carlos Burti, Luciano's father, and her wife, just got to the Hospital in Belgium, comin' from USA:

"I talked to Luciano and he's fine, he said he just remember the touch of the 2 cars and then nothing else more. He said that Irvine is not guilty in anyway, and he made a bad move."

Altough he was very emotional on the interview (Luciano will stay there until Saturday), he stated that he's happy with his son being in F1...



So it ends all speculation.

[Jeanburrasca81]

Another information that makes me more happy. And for sure also Irvine will sleep better...

Best regards,

Julian

[racer69]

well, the spotlight must turn to Barrichello now. What was all that about Burti wanting to thump Irvine?????

[f1manoz]

Wonderful news to hear that Luciano is doing well, considering how bad the accident was.

But will he be returing to the cockpit for Monza? Surely after his second big accident in only two races his confidence would have taken a huge knock, plus the human body can only take so much punishment.

[RussianFriend]

Great news! Speedy recovery, Luchano!

Barricello's words sound strange now. Why on earth Rubinio decided to speak on behalf of Burti?

[jiggly_puff]

maybe everything that was said by rubens was taken in the wrong context or totally exaggerated!!!!

[Valve Bounce]

First of all, we know that Burti has suffered serious concussion and bruising in two sections of his brain. It is inconceivable that he could take part in any sporting event for at least two weeks, and probably 4. Football teams have learnt through past experience that if anyone suffers concussion, he must be rested the following weekend - otherwise he would just be wandering around the field like a robot during the next week's game. It is even more important than an F1 driver must be in full control of his reactions to be in charge of an F1 car. I can't even see Burti testing an F1 car in the next month, that's my opinion. As for thumping Eddie, that is a good sign as he wanted to do something positive as soon as possible - I am sure his intent and tone were more jokular than malicious. People say a lot of things when they are in shock. I just wish him a speedy and full recovery, right Bononi?

[Minardi fan]

Great news.

[bella]

in cart, last time someone got an injury of this nature, he was rested for 6 weeks so as not to do any damage should the same happen again.

[Bononi]

Originally posted by Valve Bounce
First of all, we know that Burti has suffered serious concussion and bruising in two sections of his brain. It is inconceivable that he could take part in any sporting event for at least two weeks, and probably 4. Football teams have learnt through past experience that if anyone suffers concussion, he must be rested the following weekend - otherwise he would just be wandering around the field like a robot during the next week's game. It is even more important than an F1 driver must be in full control of his reactions to be in charge of an F1 car. I can't even see Burti testing an F1 car in the next month, that's my opinion. As for thumping Eddie, that is a good sign as he wanted to do something positive as soon as possible - I am sure his intent and tone were more jokular than malicious. People say a lot of things when they are in shock. I just wish him a speedy and full recovery, right Bononi?

Precisely, Valve.

Even RB stated that it was just in the heat of the moment.

About racing, I read on the paper this morning that it's decided that he will not race in Monza at least.

So there's a vacant seat, who accept the offer ???

[GanjaGrizz]

Originally posted by Valve Bounce
otherwise he would just be wandering around the field like a robot during the next week's game. It is even more important than an F1 driver must be in full control of his reactions to be in charge of an F1 car.

Tell that to Rubinho...


Great news about Burti, I didnt know his Parents lived in the USA or were they just on Vacation?
So punching Irvine wont be happening then? It must of been something said in the heat of the moment.
Maybe Prost himself will replace him , I know for a fact he would be better then Marques or Mazzacan..

[Liz]

Burti says that he does not remember what happened after the cars touched. It could be that what he said was during that time when he didn't know what he was saying. (Prof. Watkins in his books says that quite often drivers say bizarre things after being hit on the head - remember Pironi saying that he had heard Watkins advising that Pironi's legs be amputated ... and another pilot kept asking him about his lap times while they were cutting him out of the car.) But as Burti is Rubens' good friend, I would not think Rubens would make up things and put them in Burti's mouth. Likely Burti did say that at some point.

[conemoy_fawlef]

Originally posted by Liz
Burti says that he does not remember what happened after the cars touched. It could be that what he said was during that time when he didn't know what he was saying. (Prof. Watkins in his books says that quite often drivers say bizarre things after being hit on the head - remember Pironi saying that he had heard Watkins advising that Pironi's legs be amputated ... and another pilot kept asking him about his lap times while they were cutting him out of the car.) But as Burti is Rubens' good friend, I would not think Rubens would make up things and put them in Burti's mouth. Likely Burti did say that at some point.

yeah and frentzen's accident at montreal - he seemed alright and was talking perfectly well and having conversation, then suddenly told everybody that "i am back now" and unbeknown to them, he had been unconcious all that time!!!

i thought that was mazing!!!

[msps]

What I read in a Brazilian newspaper was that Barrichelo said that after visiting Burti in the hospital Burti told him that he wanted to leave the hospital very soon to have a word with Irvine (no mention about punching...) and to clarify all the incident.
I'm happy both drivers are ok.

[BBKing]

Was EI sleeping in his car on Saturday. There was a long shot at him showing him sitting in his car with his eyes closed like he was napping.

Was he doing the same during the race when the accident happened? I am not blaming him for it but he does not see totally focus on his job as driver. Specially if he says he did not see Burti alongside him.

I thought he did a great job helping in getting Burti out of his car inmediatelly. That was a good gesture from him in the middle of such a chaotic incident. Well done

[paulzinho]

Good news.

Lucky is the understatement of all humanity