News Details

Massa refuses to be Williams’ default option again

Felipe Massa Felipe Massa says that he must genuinely be wanted by Williams, rather than a last resort, if he is to sign on for another season at the team. Massa was set to retire from Formula 1 until Nico Rosberg’s own shock retirement triggered Valtteri Bottas’ shift from Williams to the factory Mercedes outfit. The Brazilian thus accepted an invitation to stay on at Williams, but his agreement was only for another year. Fernando Alonso was thought to be a candidate for Massa’s seat, but is now believed to be staying at McLaren. An additional consideration is Williams’ requirement to have one drover over the age of 25 as part of its sponsorship deal with Martini. Massa, however,...
Full Story »
6y ago from SpeedCafe.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Massa doesn't want to be last resort for Williams

Felipe Massa says he would be happy to stay on at Williams in 2018 – but...
6y ago from Motorsport.com

Williams still hesitant over Massa future

Claire Williams has reiterated that the team's only focus at the moment...
6y ago from PlanetF1.com

Massa: I want to be wanted

Having abandoned the pipe and slippers just weeks into retirement, when...
6y ago from Pitpass.com

Williams to wait before addressing Massa future

Williams is determined to focus on improving its performance for the...
6y ago from F1i.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Ducati: Bastianini's COTA MotoGP podium an...

Ducati General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna labelled Enea Bastianini's podium...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Pourchaire to make IndyCar debut in Long Beach with...

Arrow McLaren has announced that the reigning Formula 2 champion Theo...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

IndyCar's new Aeroscreen makes early debut at Long...

The NTT IndyCar Series will have teams fit a new version of the Aeroscreen...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Sebastian Ogier tops Croatia Rally shakedown

Sébastien Ogier announced his return to FIA World Rally Championship...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Exclusive: 'This kid is ice cold' – Saka is in...

As we rush headlong into the summer and the European Championship, Bukayo...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Former Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick dies aged 84

Arsenal announce the death of former chairman Sir Chips Keswick, who was...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.