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2017 regulations suit Massa ‘perfectly'
Williams performance chief Rob Smedley believes the new aerodynamic regulations for 2017 are a perfect match for Felipe Massa. The Brazilian, who came out of a very short-lived retirement when Valtteri Bottas departed for Mercedes, has caught the eye in pre-season and was even top of the timesheets during the second test. And Smedley reckons that Massa, along with the new rules, can help spark a Williams revival in what looks like a very intriguing midfield battle. 'I think it suits his driving style perfectly really,' explained Smedley. 'The cars that we have got now are much more akin to the cars when he had his more successful years. 'So [like] a 2008 car, with a very wide front tyre,...
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