Massa says he wont race in Brazil as precaution Oct 16, 2009
SAO PAULO: Formula One driver Felipe Massa says hes fit to race again but wont compete in Sundays Brazilian Grand Prix out of fear of another accident. The Ferrari driver said on Wednesday he has fully recovered from his near-fatal crash in qualifying for the Hungarian GP in July, but wont risk another accident in the final two races of the season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Button can clinch F1 title in Brazilian GP Oct 15, 2009
Hamilton came to South America with a seven-point lead over Brazilian and Ferrari rival Felipe Massa. The McLaren driver was on the verge of losing the title on the final lap. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Button must play it safe Oct 15, 2009
Barrichello will be the only Brazilian in the race this year after Nelson Piquet Jr. was fired from Renault in midseason and with Ferraris Felipe Massa out for the season following his serious accident at the Hungarian GP in July. Vettel is the title contender with the most momentum coming into Brazil. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Best car blogs Oct 15, 2009
Even some Formula 1 news makes the page: A recent post noted that champion driver Fernando Alonso will join Felipe Massa on the Ferrari F1 racing team. And Car Domain is a must-read for anyone interested in motorsports, racing videos, generalized industry news and aftermarket products used in exotic, classic and muscle cars. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Lewis warns fellow Brit of cauldron of hate in Brazil Oct 15, 2009
And Lewis Hamilton knows just what Button will face after going up against Brazilian Felipe Massa in their championship decider in Sao Paulo last year. Hamilton was driven to the Interlagos track in a bullet-proof car amid fears he would be targeted by armed gangs in the local slums. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa feels like his own self again Oct 14, 2009
ROME: Ferraris Brazilian driver Felipe Massa said he felt like his old self when he got back behind the wheel of a Formula One car on Monday for the first time since his life-threatening accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix ... Good to be back: Ferrari driver Felipe Massa of Brazil (right) having a word with former Ferrari Formula One driver Jean Alesi of France after testing a F2007 car at the teams Fiorano track on Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Neurological tests show Massa fit to race Oct 14, 2009
MILAN: Felipe Massa is fit to get back in a Formula One car after two days of neurological tests in Paris had a positive outcome, his Ferrari team said in a statement on Saturday. Tests on Friday showed the Brazilians vision had recovered fully after he fractured his skull at Julys Hungarian Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motorsport: Massa will not return this season Oct 13, 2009
Ferrari say Felipe Massa will not be returning to F1 circuit this season ... (CNN) -- Felipe Massa will not be returning to Formula One this season, his Ferrari team have officially announced. (CNN -- International)
Motor Racing: Massa happy to be back behind F1 wheel Oct 13, 2009
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Massa driving again but will not race in season ender Oct 13, 2009
ROME: Ferrari s Brazilian driver Felipe Massa got back behind the wheel of a Formula One car yesterday less than three months after his life-threatening accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He drove the 2007 Ferrari race car at the Fiorano circuit near the Italian team s Maranello headquarters, Italian media reported. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa back up to speed in return to F1 test track Oct 13, 2009
Brazilian driver Felipe Massa steers a Ferrari F2007 in his return to the Italian team's Fiorano test track. FIORANO, Italy (AP) driver took his first test drive in a car since a life-threatening accident and said Monday he's back to the driver he was before. (USA Today -- Sports)
* F1: Ferrari ace returns to driving seat Oct 13, 2009
Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil drives a F2007 during a practice session yesterday on Ferraris Fiorano private test track in Maranello, near Modena, in Italy ... Felipe Massa was back behind the wheel of a Formula One car yesterday for the first time since his horror crash in Hungary on July 25. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Massa does first F1 test since accident Oct 12, 2009
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has taken his first test drive in a Formula One car since a life-threatening accident earlier this year. The Brazilian drove a F2007 at Ferrari's private test track on Monday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tests show Massas eye has fully healed Oct 11, 2009
MILAN: Felipe Massa s vision has recovered fully after his life-threatening accident in July and he will get back behind the wheel of a Formula One car tomorrow, Ferrari said on Friday. The Brazilian, who fractured his skull at the Hungarian Grand Prix, returned to Ferrari s Maranello factory on Monday and has been working in a Formula One simulator for much of the week. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motorsport: Massa passed fit for Ferrari test Oct 11, 2009
Felipe Massa cleared to return to the wheel of a Ferrari for a test drive next week ... (CNN) -- Felipe Massa has been cleared to return to the wheel of a Ferrari following medical tests in Paris which confirmed his continuing successful recovery from a serious skull injury ... Felipe Massa has conceded that he is very unlikely to return to competitive racing for Ferrari this year. (CNN -- International)
No magical Massa comeback Oct 11, 2009
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Ferrari: Massa will test drive car at team's track Oct 11, 2009
ROME (AP) -- Ferrari says injured Formula One driver Felipe Massa will drive a car at his team's test track after his latest neurological exams at a Paris hospital went well. "Felipe will return to Maranello tomorrow (Sunday) where he will take a further step in his recovery program in the best possible way, taking the wheel" of a private F2007 single-seater in a test, Ferrari said on its Web site. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Massa wont make last race Oct 10, 2009
ROME: Recovering Brazilian Felipe Massa said his dream of racing for Ferrari in the season-ending F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi next month was unlikely to come true ... Thumbs-up: Brazilian F1 driver Felipe Massa (right) poses with team principal Stefano Domenicali during a meeting at the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, Italy, on Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa back on track next week Oct 9, 2009
ROME: Brazilian Felipe Massa will be back behind the wheel of a Formula One car next week for tests in the 2007 Ferrari, less than three months after suffering a serious injury at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Italian team said on Wednesday. Up and about: Felipe Massa stands by a Ferrari 458 Italia car at the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello on Monday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa to wave checkered flag at Brazilian GP Oct 9, 2009
SAO PAULO -- Brazilian Grand Prix officials say injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa will wave the checkered flag at Interlagos on Oct. 18 ... Brazilian Grand Prix officials say injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa will wave the checkered flag at Interlagos on Oct. 18 ... Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa, of Brazil, gestures during his kart training session in Sao Paulo, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Driver-crew chief bond tested in heat of the race Oct 9, 2009
"I'm telling you, I didn't think any communication skills in the world were going to fix that thing, said Gordon, who admitted to acting like a bear on the radio with Letarte. I thought we were going to have to come down and change four shocks and sway bars. I definitely give Steve a lot of credit for not panicking. Gordon, after Letarte figured out what needed tending to, finished second.As the Chase for the Sprint Cup hits the meat of its schedule heading to the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ferrari says Massa to be on track next week Oct 8, 2009
ROME, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Formula One team Ferrari announced on its website on Wednesday that Brazilian Felipe Massa will be back on track next week after a serious injury suffered less than three months ago. "Early next week, maybe even on Monday, Felipe will finally get back on the track in a real Formula 1 single-seater, a F2007 with Bridgestone tyres used in GP2," said the Italian team. (Xinhuanet, China)
Motorsport: Kubica named Alonso replacement Oct 8, 2009
" Kubica pushed Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa for last year's world title, winning his only race of 55 grands prix to date in Canada. Don't Miss However, he has failed to recapture such form this year due to the team failing to provide him with a competitive car, collecting just nine points from 15 races. But with Alonso's departure, Renault now have a strong replacement as recognised by team principal Bob Bell. "We are very excited to have signed Robert. " "Ever since Robert made his grand... (CNN -- International)
Ferrari to decide on Massas test drive date today Oct 7, 2009
MADRID: Ferrari will make a decision today over when Felipe Massa will drive a Formula One car for the first time since his life-threatening accident in Hungary. The Italian team said yesterday that only after completing a two-day spell in the teams simulator would a decision over the timing of the Brazilians comeback be made. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferrari: Massa's test date to be set Wednesday Oct 7, 2009
MADRID Ferrari will decide Wednesday on the timing of Felipe Massa's comeback after his life-threatening accident in Hungary. In this photo provided by the Ferrari press office Brazilian F1 driver Felipe Massa, right, and team principal Stefano Domenicali are seen during a meeting at the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, Italy, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 ... (AP Photo/Ferrari, h.o.) In this photo provided by the Ferrari press office Brazilian F1 driver Felipe Massa stands by a Ferrari 458 Italia car,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Names & Faces Oct 5, 2009
Names Articles Felipe Massa The Formula One Ferrari driver who is recovering from a life-threatening accident received permission from motor racing's governing body to test one of his team's cars Sunday. It's another step in the. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes | Finishes at Kansas allow for a little movement Oct 5, 2009
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Biffle's own call costs him a win Oct 5, 2009
Massa to test Ferrari: Ferrari driver Felipe Massa received permission from Formula One's governing body to test one of the team's cars ... Ferrari driver Felipe Massa received permission from motor racing's governing body to test one of its cars. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Renault robbed me of Formula One title, Massa says Oct 3, 2009
Brazilian Felipe Massa has accused Renault and Nelson Piquet Jr of robbing him of the 2008 Formula One title by fixing last years Singapore Grand Prix. After meeting compatriot Piquet at the Granja Viana karting track near Sao Paulo, the Ferrari driver told Brazils Globo television that the race result should have been changed after the drivers deliberate crash. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Fernando Alonso hopes to finish career at Ferrari Oct 2, 2009
The Spaniard replaces Kimi Raikkonen, Finlands 2007 world champion, at Ferrari alongside Felipe Massa. He said his relationship with the Brazilian was very good and looked forward to working with him. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Alonso move will set off driver merry-go-round Oct 2, 2009
Alonsos three-year contract will see him line-up with Brazilian Felipe Massa in 2010, leaving veteran Italian Giancarlo Fisichella as reserve driver. The Spaniards arrival at the Scuderia from Renault means it is curtains for Finlands Kimi Raikkonen, who won the world crown in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Get set, go! Oct 2, 2009
"An engineer might have soap on his hands, and the chemicals in the soap might mix with the fuel and then make it illegal, said Humm. With the lab we have here, we can analyse the fuel and compare it to the exact ingredients of the fuel that were blended and tested three weeks before the race. Its like an insurance policy to ensure that the Ferrari car is always within the rules. Going further into the garage, we passed a narrow corridor stacked with tyres marked Rikknen and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Massa wants Singapore 2008 result scrapped Oct 2, 2009
SAO PAULO: The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix result should be scrapped, Felipe Massa insisted Thursday, saying Renault driver Nelson Piquet junior's deliberate crash and team-mate Fernando Alonso's subsequent win had "robbed" him of glory ... Felipe Massa insisted that 2008 Singapore GP result should be scrapped as Renault driver Nelson Piquet deliberate crash had "robbed" him of c'ship glory. (India Times, India)
Motor Racing: Alonso joins Ferrari for three years Oct 1, 2009
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Massa can handle Alonso at Ferrari: Ecclestone Oct 1, 2009
SUZUKA: Felipe Massa should have nothing to fear from Fernando Alonso's arrival at Ferrari, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday. "If he (Massa) handled Kimi, he should be able to handle Fernando," the Briton said at the Japanese Grand Prix. (India Times, India)
* Sports Briefs Oct 1, 2009
Driver Felipe Massa got behind the wheels of a kart on Tuesday, practicing for the first time in public since sustaining multiple skull fractures in a crash in July. Television images showed Massa racing with his Ferrari uniform on a red kart at the Granja Viana track in Sao Paulo, and the Brazilian driver reportedly told friends he felt fine after the practice. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Don't text and drive Oct 1, 2009
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has confirmed Felipe Massa is back in training. The Opel Sport surprises with exciting driving qualities, but only understands ones and zeros. (iAfrica.com)
Alonso joins Ferrari Oct 1, 2009
Alonso, 28, will line up with Brazilian Felipe Massa with Giancarlo Fisichella in the role of reserve driver. Finland's Kimi Raikkonen, who won the world crown in 2007 will leave the Scuderia at the end of this current season. (iAfrica.com)
Ferrari signs Alonso for 3 years, Raikkonen out Oct 1, 2009
"As chairman Montezemolo said recently, all the great champs want to come to Maranello sooner or later.'' Alonso will see out the rest of this season with Renault, with his proud record with the team ending in disharmony after team principal Flavio Briatore received an indefinite ban and chief engineer Pat Symonds a five-year sanction for their role in Nelson Piquet's deliberate crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. Alonso will partner Felipe Massa, who is recovering well from life-threatening... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Massa back in drivers seat kart wise Oct 1, 2009
SAO PAULO: Brazilian Felipe Massa made a second sortie in a kart on Tuesday after Mondays rain-truncated first stint in a racing car since his life-threatening head injury at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Massa, who had to stop after seven laps on Monday, had a busier session in three different karts on Tuesday at the Granja Viana track near Sao Paulo where he went with his brother Eduardo. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa gets back to kart racing in Brazil Sep 30, 2009
SAO PAULO Formula One driver Felipe Massa got behind the wheels of a kart, practicing for the first time in public since sustaining multiple skull fractures in a crash. FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2009 photo, Formula One driver Felipe Massa attends a ceremony to launch the Racing Festival, a new Brazilian car race category for young drivers, in Sao Paulo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* Fernando Alonso set to join Ferrari next year: report Sep 30, 2009
It said everything could be sorted out by next weekend, with Alonso partnering Felipe Massa, now back in training after the severe injuries he sustained at the Hungarian Grand Prix in July. I think that as soon as we are ready we will let you know. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
This Week In Auto Racing October 2 - 4 Sep 30, 2009
He collided with Ferrari's Felipe Massa on the second lap. Hamilton will run at Suzuka for the first time this weekend. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tuesday's Sports In Brief Sep 30, 2009
SAO PAULO (AP) Formula One driver Felipe Massa got behind the wheels of a kart, practicing for the first time in public since sustaining multiple skull fractures in a crash. TV showed Massa racing with his Ferrari uniform on a red kart in Sao Paulo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Massa starts comeback trail with kart race Sep 26, 2009
RIO DE JANEIRO: Ferraris Felipe Massa, recovering from a life-threatening head injury, said on Thursday he will race again at a popular kart event in Brazil in November. Massa fractured his skull in July when a spring that flew off fellow Brazilian Rubens Barrichellos Brawn GP car hit him above his left eye during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
What draws artists to these F1 speed demons? Sep 25, 2009
" Going by the number of ongoing F1-related exhibitions, it seems that visual artists are also taking notice of these beautiful beasts. Even the Singapore Philatelic Museum has its own exhibition! But instead of treating F1 cars as mere subject matter, two artists take it a step further by a) getting an F1 car to drive over the canvas, and b) simply smashing one up. Run me over Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto's exhibition at Opera Gallery in Ion Orchard as well as along Orchard Road features... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Massa says he will race in November karting event Sep 25, 2009
SAO PAULO (AP) -Formula One driver Felipe Massa, recovering from multiple skull fractures from a crash in July, will get back behind the wheel in a charity karting event in November. Massa said Thursday he will join former Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher, fellow Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello and other racing stars for his own organized event from Nov. 27-29 in the southern city of Florianopolis. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gretzky steps down as Coyotes coach Sep 25, 2009
Formula One driver Felipe Massa , recovering from multiple skull fractures from a crash in July, will get back behind the wheel in a charity karting event in November. Massa said he will join former Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher, fellow Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello and other racing stars for his own organized event from Nov. 27-29 in the southern city of Florianopolis. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brawns Button, Barrichello continue battle under the lights Sep 25, 2009
The inaugural running of the race provided a key turning point in last seasons title tussle between a Briton and a Brazilian which culminated in Lewis Hamiltons podium finish helping him edge out Felipe Massa for the overall crown. While the nationalities of the contenders are the same, Barrichello arrives in Singapore with the momentum of two wins in the last three races and will be hoping to go one better than his compatriot Massa and overhaul Button in the final standings. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1: Ferrari's Felipe Massa to race again in Brazil Sep 25, 2009
RIO DE JANEIRO: Ferrari's Felipe Massa, recovering from a life-threatening head injury, said on Thursday that he will race again at a popular kart event in Brazil in November ... Ferrari's Felipe Massa, recovering from a life-threatening head injury, said that he will race again at a popular kart event in Brazil in November. (India Times, India)
F1 driver Massa announces return to track Sep 25, 2009
Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa of the Ferrari team gives the thumbs up as he arrives at a hospital in Sao Paulo August 3, 2009 ... RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's star Formula One pilot Felipe Massa announced Thursday his return to the race track after two months recovery from a crash accident. (Xinhuanet, China)
Motor Racing: Raikkonen insists he is committed to Ferrari Sep 25, 2009
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Raikkonen future in doubt, say Ferrari Sep 24, 2009
Brazils Felipe Massa is poised to return for Ferrari next season after suffering a fractured skull in Julys Hungarian Grand Prix. We will have a Brazilian driver because he deserves another chance given that, thank God, he is fine. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Renault awaits fate in Piquet. Jr crash scandal Sep 21, 2009
While F1 and the FIA has seen plenty of scandals in the past, this latest one has struck a particularly raw nerve at a time when driver safety had been called into question after Felipe Massa almost died in a crash. "If it puts human life at risk, whether it's the spectators, the marshals or the drivers, then it's more serious again," FIA president Max Mosley said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
MOTORSPORTS Girard's Bonnell takes 9th at Canadian Sprint Races Sep 21, 2009
While F1 and the FIA has seen plenty of scandals in the past, this one has struck a particularly raw nerve at a time when driver safety had been called into question after Felipe Massa almost died in a crash. "If it puts human life at risk, whether it's the spectators, the marshals or the drivers, then it's more serious again," FIA president Max Mosley said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
What now for Renault? Sep 18, 2009
The result of the 2008 championship cannot be changed but the fact the crash may have cost Piquet s Ferrari-driving compatriot Felipe Massa the title could also be taken into consideration. Massa, who lost out to Hamilton by a single point, had been leading in Singapore before Piquet s crash brought out the safety car. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Former Renault bosses face extradition Sep 18, 2009
There are also legal challenges open to Ferrari and its driver Felipe Massa, who missed last year's world drivers' crown by a single point, and to Renault, which may want to sue its former employees for allegedly bringing the company into disrepute. Renault F1 managing director Briatore and executive director of engineering Symonds departed under a cloud as it was announced the team would not contest charges of fixing the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Barrichello wins Italian GP in 1-2 Brawn finish Sep 15, 2009
Giancarlo Fisichella finished ninth in his Ferrari debut after replacing Luca Badoer, who finished last in two races as a substitute for the injured Felipe Massa. Raikkonen passed Adrian Sutil, who started second, going into the opening corner, and Barrichello, Button and Tonio Liuzzi all pushed ahead of Heikki Kovalainen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Barrichello wins Italian Grand Prix ahead of Button Sep 14, 2009
Italian Giancarlo Fisichella, who had finished second for Force India in Belgium last month, was ninth on his Ferrari debut as a replacement for the teams struggling stand-in Luca Badoer in the absence of injured Brazilian Felipe Massa. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Italian Grand Prix results Sep 14, 2009
Felipe Massa (Bra) Ferrari 22, 10. Kovalainen 20, 11. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferrari leaves Raikkonen's F1 future open Sep 14, 2009
Teammate Felipe Massa is still recovering from surgery on multiple skull fractures after a violent crash in Hungary, but is expected to return next year. "We are happy with the performance of Kimi because he is playing fantastically, he is driving very, very well," Domenicali said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
McLaren's Hamilton captures pole for Italian GP Sep 13, 2009
Ferrari hired Fisichella after Spa to replace Luca Badoer, who finished last in the two races since taking over for the injured Felipe Massa. Tonio Liuzzi, Fisichella's replacement, will start seventh after getting in an F1 car for the first time since 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Brawn: Button a changed man, but for the better Sep 13, 2009
Ferraris injured Brazilian Felipe Massa and former British greats Nigel Mansell and Stirling Moss have all suggested in the past week that Button needs to sort out his mind if he is to become champion. Brawn, who helped Michael Schumacher win seven championships in his time as technical director at Benetton and then Ferrari, said even the now-retired German felt the pressure as the title battled intensified. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sutil tops Italian Grand Prix practice Sep 12, 2009
Fisichella replaced reserve driver Luca Badoer, who finished last in his two starts since replacing the injured Felipe Massa. The 36-year-old Fisichella said it was "particularly tough" switching over from a Force India car, and tempered expectations despite outpacing teammate Kimi Raikkonen over the two sessions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1: Sutil puts Force India on top at Monza Sep 12, 2009
Fisichella has replaced struggling compatriot Luca Badoer, himself a stand-in for injured Brazilian Felipe Massa, at Ferrari. Championship leader Jenson Button, who has scored just 11 points in his last five races after winning six of the first seven, was seventh fastest for Brawn in the morning but then 19th. (India Times, India)
