For the second time in his F1 career, Felipe Massa announced his retirement from the sport, but this time it’s final he insists.
A veteran of 267 Grands Prix – 269 when the curtain falls in Abu Dhabi later this month, Massa’s career spans fifteen years and has yielded 11 wins, 16 pole positions and 41 podiums to date.
- Massa to leave Williams at the end of the season
Beyond his impressive achievements, the likeable Brazilian has always embodied the consummate professional and a fair competitor among his peers.
It’s hardly surprising therefore that so many within F1 have paid tribute to Felipe Massa on social media. We’ve complied here a sample of those laudatory messages.
@MassaFelipe19 happy retirement felipe! enjoy the last two races! best, nico
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) November 4, 2017
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Obrigado @MassaFelipe19 e boa sorte! https://t.co/IftC2Pr1BU
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) November 4, 2017
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— Rubens Barrichello (@rubarrichello) November 4, 2017
You had a great career my friend 💪🏼
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) November 4, 2017
Brazil will be a little bit special… 🇧🇷
👏👏👏 Enjoy your retirement @MassaFelipe19! #mbFamily https://t.co/7OjtxuWJLU
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 4, 2017
Best to you on your retirement from #F1 @MassaFelipe19 , but if you get bored, come and be my t/mate in #IndyCar 2- seater. 😂
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) November 4, 2017
Congrats again @MassaFelipe19 mega career mate…☝️👍 pic.twitter.com/767n9isjT9
— Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) November 4, 2017
Thank you. A more consistent and genuine friend you couldn’t find. And a true professional of our sport. 👏👏 https://t.co/yPTcD76Wsc
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) November 4, 2017
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