EARLY RETURN 'COULD KILL RALF'

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EARLY RETURN 'COULD KILL RALF'

Last Updated: Monday, 19, July, 2004, 11:44

F1 doctor Sid Watkins has warned Ralf Schumacher against an early return to action.

Ralf is still recuperating after suffering concussion and two fractured vertebrae in a huge shunt at Indianapolis last month.

Watkins, the FIA medical delegate, said there could be severe side effects if Ralf climbs back behind the wheel too soon.

He told The Sunday Mirror: "Ralf must make sure he is fully recovered and rule out the chance of suffering side effects from the crash.

"Otherwise a secondary impact syndrome threatens and with a young brain such as Ralf's that could mean the vibrations lead to brain swelling and, in the worst case scenario, death."

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