Felipe Massa has been airlifted to a nearby hospital in a "stable" condition following his big accident in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

The Brazilian's car was struck by debris on the run into Turn 4, possibly from Rubens Barrichello's car, and his car plunged straight off the track at full throttle and head first into the wall. Massa was removed from the car and taken to the track's medical center, before being flown by helicopter. Television footage showed that was he was moving after the accident.

An FIA spokeswoman confirmed that Massa was in a "stable" condition but there were no further details about the extent of any injuries.