
Felipe Massa decided to call it quits as he announced his retirement from Formula 1 (F1) last year. However, the Brazilian F1 driver decided to give it another shot as he agreed to a 1-year deal with his former team Williams Martini Racing.
Massa’s comeback is caused by the departure of his teammate Valtteri Bottas. Bottas joined Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team to fill-in the void left by the sudden retirement of 2016 F1 champion Nico Rosberg.
Initially, Williams Martini Racing had a potentially solid driver lineup coming into 2017 with Bottas at the helm and 2016 FIA European Formula 3 Champion Lance Stroll. However, the move by Bottas left the U.K.-based team with a relatively inexperienced F1 driver in Stroll. With this, Williams Martini Racing offered Massa a 1-year deal.
Felipe has always been a much-loved member of the Williams family, and having the opportunity to work with him again is something we all look forward to. Felipe re-joining us provides stability, experience and talent to help lead us forward. He is a great asset for us,” said Williams Martini Racing Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams.
Felipe Massa spent 15 years in F1 including 1-year as a test driver for Ferrari in 2003. His best ever finish in the drivers’ championship was 2nd with Ferrari in 2008, where he lost to Lewis Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes) by 1 point.
After several successful seasons with the red prancing horse (Ferrari for those who don’t know), Massa announced that he would move to Williams in 2014. He was then paired up with Bottas. The Brazilian got 5 podiums and 1 pole during his stint in Williams Martini Racing.
Latest News
-
Isuzu Philippines Corp. expands its dealer network with the rise of Isuzu Dasmariñas. / News
Isuzu Dasmariñas joins Isuzu Philippines Corp.'s expanding dealership network strengthening the brand’s reach in the south.
-
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 makes its elegant debut in the Philippines—Price starts at P3,680,000 / News
The Mazda CX-90 is the most advanced model in the lineup and is now here to cater to customers in the Philippines.
-
DOE gives the green light to accredited EV charging stations to implement charging fees / News
The Department of Energy says that public EV charging stations are now authorized to start implementing charging fees.
Popular Articles
-
Cheapest cars under P700,000 in the Philippines
Aug 25, 2023
-
First car or next car, the Ford EcoSport is a tough package to beat
Jun 18, 2021
-
Car Maintenance checklist and guide – here’s everything you need to know
Earl Lee · Jan 12, 2021
-
Most fuel efficient family cars in the Philippines
Bryan Aaron Rivera · Nov 27, 2020
-
2021 Geely Okavango — Everything you need to know
Joey Deriquito · Nov 19, 2020
-
Family cars in the Philippines with the biggest trunks
Sep 20, 2023
-
Head to head: Toyota Rush vs. Suzuki XL7
Joey Deriquito · Oct 28, 2020
-
Why oil changes are important for your car
Earl Lee · Nov 10, 2020
-
2021 Kia Stonic — What you need to know about it
Joey Deriquito · Oct 16, 2020
-
Top 7 tips for buying a used car in the Philippines
Joey Deriquito · Nov 26, 2020