Felipe Massa revealed the discussions which led to his return began to just days after he said farewell to Williams at the team’s Christmas party.
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Q&A: Massa “wouldn’t have returned for any other team”
2017 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa says he “would not have returned for any other team” having abandoned his retirement plans to replace Valtteri Bottas at Williams.
Massa ‘signs deal to return to Williams’, opening door for Bottas to join Mercedes
2017 F1 season
Posted onBrazilian media is reporting Felipe Massa signed a contract with Williams yesterday to drive for the team in 2017, taking the place of Valtteri Bottas.
Alonso keeps fifth as stewards take no action over Massa collision
2016 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso’s fifth place in the United States Grand Prix has been confirmed as the stewards have taken no action on his collision with Felipe Massa.
Massa announces he will retire from F1 this year
2016 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa will end his 15-year career in Formula One this season, the Williams driver has confirmed in a press conference today at Monza.
Vettel unhappy after receiving first penalty points
2016 British Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel disagrees with his penalty for forcing Felipe Massa of the track, saying it was not intentional.
Bodywork caused tyre failures – Massa
2016 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa believes his two tyre failures during first practice for the Chinese Grand Prix were caused by contact with his car’s bodywork.
New front wing set-up still needs work – Massa
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa says Williams haven’t got the most out of their new front wing following its last-minute introduction in Bahrain this weekend
Massa disqualified from Brazilian Grand Prix
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa has lost his eighth place in the Brazilian Grand Prix after one of his tyres was found to have exceeded the maximum tread temperature.
Mexico’s enthusiasm just what F1 needs – Massa
2015 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa says the enthusiasm for F1 seen at the last race in Mexico is exactly what the sport needs.
Massa owns up to error after qualifying 15th
2015 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa admitted a driving error was the beginning of his problems in Q2 which ended with him dropping out in 15th place.
Hulkenberg accepts blame for Massa crash
2015 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg says he now agrees he was at fault in his collision with Felipe Massa during last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg given penalty points and grid drop for Massa collision
2015 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg had his license endorsed following his collision with Felipe Massa during the Singapore Grand Prix.
Bottas and Massa stay at Williams for 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onWilliams will retain its driver line-up of Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa next year, the team has confirmed.
Bianchi crash was unacceptable – Massa
2015 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa says he cannot accept that Jules Bianchi’s car was able to collide with a crane in his fatal accident during last year’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Williams target Red Bull after problem for Massa
2015 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams say their aim is to get Felipe Massa to the finish ahead of at least one of the Red Bulls following his compromised qualifying session.
Verstappen rebuffs Massa criticism over Monaco crash
2015 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen rejected Felipe Massa’s criticism of his driving in the Monaco Grand Prix by pointing out his rival had been involved in similar incidents in the past.
Williams still off the pace in wet conditions – Massa
2015 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams are still at a disadvantage in wet weather conditions compared to their rivals, according to Felipe Massa.
Williams ready to win races – Massa
2015 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa believes the revitalised Williams team is now ready to challenge for victories.
Race conditions were “dangerous” – Massa
2014 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa believes the weather conditions were “dangerous” at more than one stage during the Japanese Grand Prix.