Malaysia GP – Ferrari aims to bounce back this weekend
Felipe Massa is convinced that Ferrari will be able to regain its pre-season testing pace. The Sepang circuit is a more traditional track than Albert Park, and the Brazilian believes that Ferrari will be more competitive. It is necessary, as the Scuderia was outperformed by Red Bull Racing, Toyota, Williams, and BMW-Sauber during the Australian […]
Felipe Massa is convinced that Ferrari will be able to regain its pre-season testing pace. The Sepang circuit is a more traditional track than Albert Park, and the Brazilian believes that Ferrari will be more competitive. It is necessary, as the Scuderia was outperformed by Red Bull Racing, Toyota, Williams, and BMW-Sauber during the Australian Grand Prix qualifying.
Even though he announces an improvement in performance in Malaysia, Massa rules out the possibility of challenging the Brawns for the victory. However, his motivation remains intact…
Felipe Massa – Racing Driver
« This Sepang track is more similar to those in Bahrain, Jerez, or Barcelona, circuits on which we have tested extensively over the winter. I therefore hope that our car will perform in a similar manner. »
« We need to start scoring points and kick off the championship in the right way here in Malaysia. Moreover, it’s necessary for developing the car. »
« Jenson Button shone because he was already four seconds ahead at the end of the first lap in Australia. He was seven or eight tenths ahead in qualifying. »
In the race, everyone forgets that we had two safety cars. Everyone thinks Jenson won because of those two interventions, but everyone forgets the qualifying session, the start of the race, and his pace. Brawn GP was on another planet.
« My motivation is always sky-high. I had tremendous motivation even when I was 12th on the starting grid with Sauber. A driver always thinks about victory, so I will do my best to win this race. If that’s not possible, I must finish in the best position possible. »
