News Details
Felipe Massa 'didn't really want to retire'
Returning Williams driver Felipe Massa 'didn't really want to retire' from Formula One, following his planned retirement that he announced last September, deputy team boss Claire Williams reveals. Massa made the decision to U-turn on his planned retirement when Mercedes wanted Williams' Valtteri Bottas as a replacement for Nico Rosberg, as the Brazilian was proposed with a one-year contract to partner 18-year-old Lance Stroll in 2017. Williams needed a replacement for Bottas who would come with a low risk, given the team had already signed 18-year-old Lance Stroll with no F1 experience; rookies such as Wehrlein didn't attract the team's attention, as both Williams and Martini wanted a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Massa makes U-turn on retirement to replace Bottas in...
Williams Martini Racing have today confirmed Felipe Massa will race for...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Massa comes out of retirement
Just months after announcing his retirement, Felipe Massa has officially...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Williams felt "bad" about tempting Massa out...
Claire Williams admits she felt "bad" about phoning Felipe Massa...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Injured Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish GP after...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Has Ducati stagnated or have its MotoGP rivals caught...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
KTM riders say top speed advantage has disappeared in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
What the concessions system will look like in MotoGP's...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Complete IndyCar championship standings after Long...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
AJ Foyt crew member escapes injury after foot clipped...
An AJ Foyt Racing pit crew member has been given the all clear after...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Official race results: IndyCar 2026 Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Felix Rosenqvist feeling mixed emotions after Long...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ott Tanak lands 2027 WRC car testing role with Toyota
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville wants to "make everyone proud...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
The Rally1 rookie proving he belongs in the WRC top...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'I wouldn't be happy' – Wayne Rooney says...
Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has asserted Viktor Gyokeres has...
28m ago from SportsKeeda.com
“I have won 11 titles here!” - Arsenal star...
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus hit back at a Manchester City fan who called...
18m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal target proven goal threat as Arteta eyes yet...
Arsenal are stepping up their plans to strengthen the attack this summer,...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
‘I don’t know if it’s a gamble' –...
When Arsenal traveled to the Etihad this past weekend for a...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1: The ADUO conundrum
The mechanism by which engine manufacturers can... Read More »
58m ago from Pitpass.com
F1 insider gives '100%' verdict on Indian Grand Prix return
An F1 insider has given an update on a potential... Read More »
48m ago from GPFans.com
Weber ‘speechless' after Todt's Schumacher admission
Apr.20 Willi Weber has reacted with shock and... Read More »
2h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
