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'We will see a lot of sideways this year' - Massa

Getty Images Enlarge Felipe Massa says Formula One drivers will have to deal with a lot more oversteer this year, which should produce some spectacular TV pictures for fans watching at home. On the final day of last week's Jerez test, cold and damp conditions meant several drivers struggled for grip but Massa did not hold back and finished the session quickest of all. He said the combination of reduced downforce levels and increased torque from the new V6 turbos will result in cars going sideways out of corners more often this season. "We will see a lot of sideways this year," he said. "For sure you are going to see the cars sliding more because you have a lot less grip...
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