News

Massa: qualifying proves I'm at 'top competitiveness'

Share
Felipe Massa (BRA) Williams FW40 at Formula One World Championship, Rd20, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,

Felipe Massa says booking a berth in the final part of qualifying is proof he will leave F1 racing still at the top of his game.

Felipe Massa (BRA) Williams FW40 at Formula One World Championship, Rd20, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,

"I want to have fun. Nothing to lose - risk everything and don't care!" - Felipe Massa

The Brazilian produced a fantastic lap in Q2 to squeeze into the final part of qualifying - his lap more than one second faster than Williams team mate Lance Stroll, who wound up 15th. Massa, meanwhile, kept up a record of starting from the top 10 in every race he has contested in Abu Dhabi - one he says will help him leave with his 'head held high'.

"To finish with good lap times, good races - it's a good way to retire," Massa said. "I'm taking the best [out of myself] - being competitive.

"I just managed to get to Q3 and I got the best out of the car. I'm so happy with what I achieved - and showing that I'm at the top of my competitiveness.

"I'm so happy with what I achieved and I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's race. Some points would be great!

"I want to have fun. Nothing to lose - risk everything and don't care."

Alongside his qualifying record, Massa has scored points in every race to date at Yas Marina - with the peak being his second-place finish to Lewis Hamilton in the 2014 finale.

Share

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Coming Up

Coming Up

News

Albon to take over Sargeant’s car for remainder of Australia GP weekend after FP1 shunt