Domenicali: “We must support Massa”

The contrast was great within the Team this week-end. With a Fernando Alonso winning an unexpected victory, Ferrari was still forced to note that its second driver was still far from meeting the expectations placed on him. Felipe Massa has not been on the podium for 23 races. In addition, the performance of Sergio Perez, his potential replacement, is not enough to reassure the little Brazilian.

However, Stefano Domenicali refuses to condemn his driver, indicating that he must restore his confidence behind the wheel. “We need to stay close to Felipe!”, admits the Team Manager of the Scuderia. “It's a difficult moment for him, we have to find a way to give him more confidence in the car. In qualifying, he did better than in Melbourne. But his running pace is still a notch below. We need to understand why. This car requires a particular driving style depending on the conditions. She can either perform well or destroy her tires in a few laps. Regardless, the team fully supports Felipe, we will work hard to get him back to his level. »