Since joining Ferrari in 2006, Massa has steadily improved his driving. After a shaky start to his debut season with the Mugello based team, Massa started to score points and podiums consistently and secured his first win in Turkey after qualifying on pole position.

Is Felipe Massa still racing?

Massa contributed to Ferrari’s Constructors’ Championships in 2007 and 2008 and was under contract to race for the team until the end of the 2013 season. Massa retired from Formula E at the end of the 2019-20 Championship. He then joined the 2021 season of the Stock Car Brasil series.

Is Felipe Massa in Formula E?

After the final chequered flag fell on the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship, ROKiT Venturi Racing announced that Felipe Massa would not be returning for a third season with the outfit. Susie Wolff, ROKiT Venturi Racing team principal added: “Felipe has brought a lot to the team.

Who is the highest paid F1 driver ever?

Either way, though, Hamilton is guaranteed to lead the F1 earnings race, as he has each year since 2014, when he first knocked Alonso from the top spot among the series’ drivers on the Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid athletes with $29 million in salary and bonuses and $32 million with endorsements included.

What hit Felipe Massa in the head?

A spring came loose and veered onto the racing line. Massa, who was just a few seconds behind his fellow Brazilian, came charging down the straight at over 260km/h and right into the path of the 1kg spring. It hit him on the helmet, just above his left eye – immediately knocking him out.

Who replaced Massa after accident?

Ferrari (2009) On 11 August 2009 it was confirmed that Badoer would return to Formula One racing after almost 10 years, to replace the injured Felipe Massa at the 2009 European Grand Prix in Valencia.

Why did Kimi leave Ferrari?

‘ When asked why he chose Alfa, after he left Ferrari, Kimi said, “It helps a lot (to be closer to home). Signing for Alfa Romeo did just that for Kimi. Being closer to his family, he can dedicate a good amount of time for his family while also enjoying whatever time he has left, in F1.

Why did Felipe retire?

Massa, a Formula 1 veteran of 15 seasons between 2002 and 2017, has decided that his time in the sport is now up. Having made it clear from an early stage that he wanted a decision on his future to be made before his home Grand Prix next week in Brazil, the 36-year-old can be given the send-off that he deserves.