Ten-place grid penalty for Montreal
Lotus owner Gerard Lopez has backed Romain Grosjean, amid speculation the Enstone based team could replace the beleaguered French driver.
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Tag Archive: Massa
Jun 03
Grosjean ‘like injury-prone football player’ – Lopez
Oct 16
Vettel ‘can’t imagine’ leaving Red Bull yet
“I have everything I need at Red Bull and I can’t even imagine leaving at the moment.”
Sebastian Vettel has now weighed into the new saga about his future beyond 2013, insisting he is “not thinking” about a reported switch to Ferrari. Some have suggested the rumour is a ploy by Ferrari to destabilise the German’s current team Red Bull, as the reigning champions look set to dominate the final part of the 2012 season.
Sep 19
Rosberg rules out McLaren switch for 2013
Nico Rosberg has dealt a blow to the Lewis Hamilton saga, insisting he is definitely staying at Mercedes next year.
And 27-year-old German Rosberg also said he hopes his current teammate, Michael Schumacher, also stays with the Brackley based team in 2013. According to intense media speculation, Briton Hamilton is weighing up a big monetary offer to join Mercedes next year.
Aug 13
‘Too early’ to decide 2013 drivers – Wolff
“Will Pastor or Valtteri be top drivers in the future? I believe so”
Williams’ driver lineup will “definitely” remain in place this year, team shareholder and executive director Toto Wolff insists. He joked that a change of policy will happen “when the sun falls from the sky,” according to Speed Week.
Feb 21
Economic situation saved Massa’s seat – Keke Rosberg
Felipe Massa may have kept his seat at Ferrari for economic reasons.
That is the view of Keke Rosberg, the 1982 world champion and father of Mercedes race driver Nico. Keke’s Finnish countryman Mika Salo, a former Ferrari driver, told MTV3 last week he was “surprised” Brazilian Massa kept his seat for 2012 after two consecutively poor seasons.
Sep 15
Stewards missed ‘blatant’ Schumacher block – Daly
Stewards failed to notice an incident that should have seen Michael Schumacher penalised during the Italian grand prix.
That is the claim of former F1 driver Derek Daly, who was the third official in the stewards’ room at Monza. Since last weekend’s race, many F1 commentators and figures have suggested Schumacher should have been penalised for his antics during a scrap with Lewis Hamilton.
Aug 11
No 2013 talks yet but Massa not worried
“We have not talked as there is still a season and a half in front.”
Felipe Massa insists he is not worried despite admitting that talks with Ferrari about 2013 have not yet begun. With 30-year-old Brazilian’s contract running out at the end of next year, team boss Stefano Domenicali hinted that Massa’s eventual successor will be an up-and-coming youngster.
Apr 13
Montezemolo wants Alonso for PM, no job for Massa
Luca di Montezemolo has responded mischievously to speculation about his future in politics.
It has been rumoured the Italian might hang up his hat as Ferrari president for a new calling, to which he told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Me in politics? Yes, with Alonso as prime minister. “I would have him because he has the strongest character and is optimistic but also a realist.”
Mar 27
Vettel, Massa, step into GPDA roles
Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa have stepped into leading roles with the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association.
During a meeting of the safety-oriented body at Albert Park, Mercedes reserve driver Nick Heidfeld was voted in as the new chairman, with Pedro de la Rosa wanting to concentrate instead on his new Sauber race seat.
On the heels of Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone, two more influential voices have publicly backed the FIA presidential campaign of Jean Todt. 
After saying there is currently no driver hierarchy at Ferrari, team boss Stefano Domenicali has cleared the path for the situation to change in the near future. 
Stewards at Valencia said Felipe Massa can keep his European grand prix victory, despite a post-race investigation into how he rejoined the pitlane arguably unsafely following a stop. May 24
Monaco: The starting grid
The starting grid for the sixth F1 race of the 2008 season , the fabulous Monaco GP is now complete.
Workers at Ferrari’s formula one factory in Italy have been told to keep working despite an outbreak of the infectious disease tuberculosis. 
We can expect quite a dual for the start of the Barcelona race between Räikkönen and Alonso tomorrow…