Fisichella does not push Massa out

Giancarlo Fisichella, appointed to the Team Ferrari was keen to speak with the 2008 world vice-champion before taking the wheel at Monza. “ I spoke with Massa on the phone and he told me he was very happy for me and that I was the right choice, Fisichella told the Ansa agency. I told him that I was sorry for him and that I wished him to get better. »

Giancarlo Fisichella insists he is a replacement for an unavailable driver, not a rival in the quest for a seat. He also wanted to communicate his position to the Brazilian, affirming that he did not want to “steal” his seat. “ I told him "as soon as you want your car back, you take it because it's yours, I just hope I can do as well as you would have done". » The humble attitude of Giancarlo Fisichella can only honor him, as he must compete in the last five races of the 2009 season. He will then be named test driver for the Scuderia, while Felipe Massa should return to the competition in 2010.