Massa discovers the Abu Dhabi GP

Felipe Massa hoped to achieve a better result in front of his fans. Only ninth on the starting grid at Interlagos, the Brazilian saw his race ruined after a problem during his pit stop. “ Qualifying didn't go very well and I had a problem with a hubcap during my stop which definitely ruined my race », commented the pilot Ferrari.

The teammate of Fernando Alonso intends to make up for it at the last GP of the season in Abu Dhabi, in order to best help the Spaniard secure his third title. “ Ferrari is in the fight for the Drivers' title and I really hope to be in the top places, among the drivers who are still contenders. If I can score some good points and keep Fernando's opponents away, it will really help him. »

But the Brazilian will not have it easy since he will discover the Abu Dhabi circuit this weekend, having been unable to finish the 2009 season following an accident. Felipe Massa prepared as best he could. “ This will be a completely new avenue for me. I ran it on a simulator and also practiced a computer game at home to get as much information as possible. Even if it's not the same thing, I know the circuit itself. I still came to attend the GP (from 2009) and found the facilities absolutely fantastic. »