Another disappointment for Massa at Hockenheim

While Valtteri Bottas won his third consecutive podium at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, his teammate Felipe Massa was the victim of another retirement after being caught in the peloton again from the first corner while he started in third position behind the Finn . If the second place of the Scandinavian allows Williams to be five points ahead of Team Ferrari, the Brazilian who rolled is aware of having once again missed an opportunity to achieve a good result.

" I'm doing well. The accident was more frightening from the outside than from the inside, but the important thing is that I wasn’t hurt.”, commented Felipe Massa after dismounting. " I am so disappointed. This is another race where a car hit me, ending my weekend. This is all the more disappointing with car also competitive and fast. »

If the commissioners decided not to sanction Kevin Magnussen responsible for the collision, Felipe Massa is certain to have been within his rights since he was placed in front of the McLaren when approaching the first turn. “I was clearly ahead of him. I took the turn ahead of him. Normally, the car behind must brake. This is a corner that does not allow two cars to pass side by side. »

Discover the analysis of the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim carried out by our special correspondents in issue 1970 of AUTOhebdo, available from tomorrow evening in digital version on all platforms, and from Wednesday on newsstands.