Massa: Mid-season will be an ultimatum

After two arduous seasons, Felipe Massa will not have much time left to prove his worth at Ferrari. The Brazilian knows his future will be decided mid-season.

Published on 14/01/2012 à 18:19

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If the Scuderia was behind last year, Felipe Massa had an even more difficult season. Fernando Alonso Although he secured a few podiums and a victory at Silverstone, the Brazilian was never able to aim for a podium at the wheel of the F150° Italia and ended the year with several fifth places as his best result. Impatience rises Maranello and rumors of a replacement are emerging more and more. The 2008 runner-up is aware of the challenges at the start of the season.

“I am aware that, in a way, the first part of the season will be more important than the second”, comments Felipe Massa. “Competitive teams always make their decisions in advance. When we reach the halfway point of the season, we will discuss my future and explore my chances of continuing to work with Ferrari. »