Massa more active than Alonso in Ferrari simulator

Passed from Ferrari to Williams this year, Felipe Massa explains that he accomplished a lot of work last year in the simulator of the Team. And much more than his former teammate Fernando Alonso. “Last year I spent a lot of time on the development of the car, and in the simulator I was practically the only driver, since Alonso was not there. » explains the Paulist.

Regarding his arrival at the Grove-based team, the Brazilian does not hide his enthusiasm. “Since the first day I arrived at the factory, everyone has helped me and trusted me. At Williams, I am listened to, but that does not mean that at Ferrari I was not. They listened to me a lot. To be honest, I needed this change, and probably Ferrari did too. When time passes, but the situation remains the same, you lose motivation. I am very happy, especially with the way I was welcomed at Williams. »

Felipe Massa is this year's teammate Valtteri Bottas and will be behind the wheel of the FW36 again from February 19 for the Bahrain tests. The livery of the car English will however only be revealed during the 2014 Grand Prix in Australia, even if the rumor of a partnership with the Italian Martini is persistent.

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