Vettel: “Don’t underestimate Massa”

Lately, Felipe Massa has been criticized a lot. For many, the latter does not have the makings of a world champion, and is condemned to submit to the law of his teammate Fernando Alonso.

However, last Monday, the Brazilian from Team Ferrari stood out by setting the best time in the Barcelona tests. Sebastian Vettel thinks that Massa has a card to play this season, and does not forget it when a journalist from BILD asks him who he thinks will be his main rivals in the title race. Vettel also does not forget to mention Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg, both residents of the stable Mercedes GP.

“Alonso, for sure, and Hamilton is without a doubt one of the best drivers, replies the outgoing champion. Massa did not have a great season (in 2010, editor's note), but we should not underestimate him. The time when he was very strong is not that long ago. Schumacher?s story is too exceptional to cross him off the list. And Nico Rosberg also showed how good he can be. »

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