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'''Felipe Massa''' (born 25 April 1981 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian professional racing driver. | '''Felipe Massa''' (born 25 April 1981 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian professional racing driver best known for his appearances in [[Formula One]]. | ||
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His final season back would yield but a single podium, a second place in [[German Grand Prix|Germany]]. | His final season back would yield but a single podium, a second place in [[German Grand Prix|Germany]]. | ||
==[[Alternate IndyCar Series|IndyCar]]== | |||
Massa made a high profile return to top-tier motorsport when he signed for the #26 [[Andretti Autosport]] team in the [[2019 IndyCar Series]]. Massa was one of several former Formula One drivers in the field in what was considered one of the most competitive Rookie championships in years. Massa managed a best result of 2nd place in the Mexican race at Parque Fundidora - which would end up being the best of any Mazda-engined driver in that year. Massa finished the season in twelfth place, third in the Rookie standings. | |||
Massa returned for a second season in [[2020 Alternate IndyCar Series|2020]]. | |||
Revision as of 15:40, 26 December 2018
Felipe Massa (born 25 April 1981 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian professional racing driver best known for his appearances in Formula One.
Formula One
2002: Sauber
Massa made his Formula One debut in 2002 for Sauber, but his two outings didn't really show much promise. Massa was then promptly demoted to test driver, and he was replaced by Sebastién Bourdais for the rest of the season.
Massa then became Ferrari's tester for 2003 and 2004 seasons, before returning to the Formula One grid the following season.
2013-2015: Mercedes
Massa made his return in 2013, signing a three year contract with Mercedes. Massa scored a win towards the end of his first season back at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Massa's second season back was far better, taking four wins on his way to fifth in the championship.
His final season back would yield but a single podium, a second place in Germany.
IndyCar
Massa made a high profile return to top-tier motorsport when he signed for the #26 Andretti Autosport team in the 2019 IndyCar Series. Massa was one of several former Formula One drivers in the field in what was considered one of the most competitive Rookie championships in years. Massa managed a best result of 2nd place in the Mexican race at Parque Fundidora - which would end up being the best of any Mazda-engined driver in that year. Massa finished the season in twelfth place, third in the Rookie standings.
Massa returned for a second season in 2020.