Ferrari bid farewell to Massa at Finali Mondiali

~Mike~ · 11 Nov 2013 at 12:15

This is nice to see.

A heartfelt farewell to long-serving driver Felipe Massa was a focal point of Ferrari’s Finali Mondiali (world final) celebrations at the Mugello circuit this weekend.

“Felipe has been a true Ferrari man and he will always be part of our history,” said president Luca di Montezemolo.

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mmj_uk · 11 Nov 2013 at 15:27

It's good to see them giving him a nice send off, Webber will probably get a threat to stay quiet about what went on behind the scenes.

Duke · 11 Nov 2013 at 15:34

Very nice & think I read that they gave him his car too?

~Mike~ · 11 Nov 2013 at 16:06

Duke said:
Very nice & think I read that they gave him his car too?

Didn't see that, seeing as Montezemolo referred to Massa as a 'true Ferrari man' he certainly deserves one.

Mr Men · 11 Nov 2013 at 22:06

Great for Felipe to get such a nice farewell

deuse · 11 Nov 2013 at 22:32

mmj_uk said:
It's good to see them giving him a nice send off, Webber will probably get a threat to stay quiet about what went on behind the scenes.

+1

Mr Jack · 11 Nov 2013 at 22:47

I'm glad he's going to Williams; should be good for both of them.

englishpremier · 12 Nov 2013 at 15:43

Looking forward to seeing him at Williams next year.

Will he be happy though if Williams sign Brawn?

andicole0 · 12 Nov 2013 at 15:49

You have to wonder what McLaren will be doing for Perez :rolleyes:

Andi.

Skeeter · 12 Nov 2013 at 17:20

andicole0 said:
You have to wonder what McLaren will be doing for Perez

Andi.

A Vodafone PAYG contract.

Oh wait...

Dup · 12 Nov 2013 at 17:22

Will he be taking Rob Smedley with him?

rpstewart · 12 Nov 2013 at 17:44

Dup said:
Will he be taking Rob Smedley with him?

Wouldn't be surprised, I thought I read something the other week that said Smedley was also leaving Ferrari.

Rybo89 · 12 Nov 2013 at 17:50

Smedley was going to Williams before we knew Massa was going there.

Bennah · 16 Nov 2013 at 10:20

More senior role for Smedley at Williams?

Skeeter · 16 Nov 2013 at 11:24

I think a lot of Massa's strength is in his relationship with Smedley. They are in my view the perfect example of how a driver and engineer should work together. I would hope that he stays as Massa's engineer.

We don't often see engineers follow drivers when they switch teams. I expect Williams wanted the full package.

Leeroy Jenkins · 18 Nov 2013 at 09:24

In 2008 he was so good that year, deserved the title over hamilton imo. Pitty he had that crash and slowed him down.

DcD · 20 Nov 2013 at 00:21

Duke said:
Very nice & think I read that they gave him his car too?

You'd hope so, he did nearly die in it.