Felipe Massa: “Racing at Spa is a dream”

Like many drivers, Felipe Massa loves coming to race at Spa-Francorchamps, the famous Belgian circuit which welcomes this weekend the return of the Formula 1. “Spa is fantastic, it?s like a dream for every driver to race there, especially in a Formula 1 car, certifies the Brazilian. There is so much history, it is a wonderful challenge with climbs, descents and changes of direction, which makes driving this circuit a real pleasure. »

Whoever thinks of Spa automatically brings to mind the Raidillon d?Eau-Rouge, considered by many drivers as the most beautiful bend in the world. And on this subject, the 2008 world vice-champion is no exception to the rule. “At the wheel of a modern F1 car, with all the technology and aerodynamic downforce available to us, the Eau Rouge, which looks like a corner, is negotiated like a straight line, flat out at every turn, explains the pilot Ferrari. So, actually, I think the coolest part of the circuit is the end of the second sector and the start of the last, because there are a lot of fast turns and changes of direction. » As for the most challenging part? “This is the section that comes after the Eau Rouge climb, where there is a long straight followed by downhill chicanes, here the slightest mistake costs you a lot of time over a lap. »

Winner here in 2008, five years ago already, the Sao Paulista hopes more than ever to be able to repeat this performance one day. Especially since his future at Ferrari seems more and more uncertain... “Everyone wants to win here, He added. I like this circuit and I hope that other victories at Spa will come in my career. It?s being part of history. »