Felipe Massa
Born: April 25, 1981 (age 43)
Height: 5' 5" (166cm)
Hometown: Sao Paulo
Nationality: 
Brazilian
BrazilianTeam: Williams-Mercedes
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Norris needs Verstappen's mentality to succeed, says Massa
Former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa believes the edge in Max Verstappen's "mentality" and aggressive approach makes him difficult to beat, especially for his main 2024 rival, Lando Norris.
Nov 19, 12:00
Massa tips Colapinto for Audi's vacant 2025 F1 seat
Felipe Massa believes that Audi could seize the opportunity to sign impressive Formula 1 rookie Franco Colapinto for the 2025 season.
Oct 10, 12:00
Unfair for Massa to take Hamilton's title - Popov
It would not be fair to take away Lewis Hamilton's first world championship title, Russian Formula 1 commentator Alexey Popov insists.
Mar 14, 06:52
Four F1 insiders hit out at Massa's $82m F1 crusade
Four well-known Formula 1 personalities have questioned whether Felipe Massa should be proceeding with a $82 million lawsuit against the 2008 'crashgate' scandal.
Mar 13, 06:41
Massa sues F1, FIA for $82m over 2008 'crashgate'
Felipe Massa has followed through on his threat to sue Formula 1 for "justice" relating the outcome of the 2008 world championship.
Mar 12, 07:24
Hamilton must fight to be Ferrari's top dog
A throng of highly-respected Formula 1 personalities are chewing over whether Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc will be the biggest winner in Ferrari's bombshell 2025 driver lineup.
Feb 7, 07:08
Albon not confirming definite 2025 Williams seat
Rumours Alex Albon is one of F1's hottest properties for the 2025 driver market have been scotched by James Vowles, his current boss at Williams.
Feb 6, 07:06
Massa may succeed in 'crashgate' mission - Todt
Felipe Massa may well be successful in his quest for justice some 15 years after Formula 1's disgraceful 'crashgate' scandal of 2008.
Dec 18, 06:29
Todt says Michael Masi was 'impeccable' F1 official
Jean Todt has hinted that F1's governing body should reconsider bringing highly controversial former race director Michael Masi back to the sport.
Dec 15, 05:37
Jean Todt backs Massa over 'rigged' 2008 race
Jean Todt, the former Ferrari boss and ex-FIA president, has offered words of support for Felipe Massa's quest to be named the 2008 world champion.
Dec 7, 06:10
Red Bull would be wrong to sack Perez - Massa
Red Bull should not be considering ousting Sergio Perez, according to former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa.
Nov 13, 06:57
Massa hit reverse gear on Brazil GP absence
Retired Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa ultimately scrapped his decision to steer clear of his home Brazilian GP.
Nov 6, 06:27
Massa sits out Brazil GP amid F1 lawsuits
Sao Paulo native Felipe Massa will not be at the Brazilian GP this weekend, despite officially serving as a Formula 1 ambassador.
Nov 3, 06:44
Schumacher's health will remain a secret - lawyer
The media lawyer for Michael Schumacher's family says there are no plans to divulge official information about the health of the seven time world champion.
Oct 29, 05:07
Massa extends 'crashgate' deadline yet again
Felipe Massa's deadline for Formula 1 and the FIA to respond to his threat of legal action has been extended once again.
Oct 17, 06:29
Mercedes not supporting Massa's 'crashgate' push
Felipe Massa will not have Mercedes' backing as he pushes ahead with potential legal action against the FIA and Formula 1.
Sep 20, 07:49
Marko wants Massa to be handed 2008 title
It is possible Felipe Massa will be retrospectively awarded the 2008 world championship, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko.
Sep 16, 08:13
Massa legal action only about 'money' - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has hit out at Felipe Massa for daring to mount a legal challenge to the outcome of the 2008 world championship.
Sep 13, 08:14
Massa lawyers ask Hamilton for 'crashgate' help
Lawyers are seeking the backing of both Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton as they push ahead with Felipe Massa's bid to be named 2008 world champion.
Sep 12, 08:16
Massa wants Ferrari support in 'crashgate' case
Felipe Massa says he is hoping to secure Ferrari's support in his push to overturn the result of the 2008 world championship.
Sep 6, 08:47
Massa sets looming deadline over F1 legal threat
Felipe Massa has imposed a looming deadline for Formula 1 and its governing FIA to react to his threat of legal action.
Sep 1, 08:22
'Crashgate' legal action not against Hamilton - Massa
Felipe Massa says he has "nothing against" Lewis Hamilton even though he wants the 2008 world championship to be taken away from his former F1 rival.
Aug 26, 07:26
Ferrari not supporting Massa's 2008 title push
Ferrari's boss says he is not supportive of a push by Felipe Massa to be declared world champion.
Aug 24, 08:02
Massa legal action a 'disgrace' - Popov
Felipe Massa is preparing to "disgrace himself" by launching legal action against Formula 1.
Aug 22, 09:45
Calls for 2008, 2021 F1 titles to be overturned
Felipe Massa has taken the first official step in suing Formula 1 authorities over the 2008 world championship outcome.
Aug 21, 08:13
Massa pushing ahead with 'crashgate' legal action
Felipe Massa is pushing ahead with plans to sue Formula 1 authorities in order to be declared 2008 world champion.
May 22, 07:04
Ex drivers agree Verstappen on 'Senna level'
Four former Formula 1 drivers agree that Max Verstappen is the strongest driver of his generation - and perhaps one of the all-time greats.
May 11, 06:49
Piquet never intended to 'harm' Massa
Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet jr says he never intended for his actions to deprive fellow Brazilian Felipe Massa of the 2008 title.
Apr 13, 07:42
Perez, Sainz, 'too inconsistent' for F1 title - Massa
Charles Leclerc currently stands out as the only top Formula 1 driver on back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen's level.
Mar 28, 06:44
'Angry' Wolff could axe Mercedes engineers
Heads could roll at Mercedes after team boss Toto Wolff admitted his designers had fudged the basic 'concept' of its Formula 1 car for the second season in a row.
Mar 19, 06:15
Verstappen can win 'six titles in a row' - Massa
A new era of Schumacher or Hamilton-style dominance is now well underway in Formula 1, according to Michael Schumacher's former teammate Felipe Massa.
Mar 19, 06:14
Massa considered suing F1 over 'crashgate'
Felipe Massa admits he thought about privately suing Formula 1 authorities for the right to be declared world champion of 2008.
Mar 4, 05:18
Hamilton should only have six titles - Ecclestone
Lewis Hamilton should only have six world championships, according to Bernie Ecclestone.
Mar 2, 05:14
Drivers must maintain Mercedes 'harmony' - Russell
George Russell expects his "good relationship" with teammate Lewis Hamilton to continue in 2023 - even if they are wheel-to-wheel for the title.
Feb 13, 06:28
'Enormous pressure' on Vasseur at Ferrari - Massa
Former Alfa Romeo team boss Frederic Vasseur insists he didn't consult with Audi officials before taking up the offer to become Ferrari's new chief.
Feb 13, 06:22
Alonso 'most difficult' F1 teammate - Massa
Fernando Alonso is the "most difficult teammate" that Formula 1 veteran Felipe Massa ever had.
Jan 24, 05:32
Alfa Romeo yet to name Vasseur replacement
Robert Kubica and his Polish sponsor Orlen may be leaving Alfa Romeo.
Jan 23, 05:41
Hamilton says 2021 title outcome 'manipulated'
As Formula 1 prepares to return to the scene of the ultra-intense 2021 championship finale, Lewis Hamilton has ripped the bandaid off the wound.
Nov 14, 07:25
'Something bigger' behind 'selfish' Verstappen move
As tempers eased after an eventful Brazilian GP, all the talk was about Max Verstappen's refusal to help Sergio Perez finish second in the drivers' standings.
Nov 14, 07:22
Binotto denies Ferrari needs personnel shakeup
Mattia Binotto could end up paying for Ferrari's flagging championship hopes with his job.
Aug 8, 08:37
