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F1 race winner Kovalainen recovering from open-heart surgery
Former McLaren, Renault, Caterham, and Lotus F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen announced in March that he would undergo surgery for an ascending aortic aneurysm diagnosis, which impacted his arteries. Consequently, Kovalainen had to pause all motorsport activities, including his plans to defend his Japanese Rally Championship title alongside co-driver Sae Kitagawa. Following the successful operation, Kovalainen confirmed his steady recovery process and expressed gratitude for the medical team’s care. He shared details of the surgery, highlighting the removal of the diseased part of his ascending aorta and an artificial graft placement. Kovalainen remains positive about his prospects for full recovery and looks forward to gradually returning to his regular routines once he completes the healing process.
