Felipe Massa Quotations

When I came to Formula One the first year, he came to me and he said, 'No! You really made it! I remember you,

My contract doesn't say anything (about status), it says that I have to do my best and that the team will give me full support and I have seen that in testing.

I am aware of the responsibility it places on me, and I cannot wait to be part of a team like Ferrari, alongside the best driver in the world,

I didn't have anything over the radio, it was just a normal fight for the position which I could manage very well. I think that's really good and I'm really happy about that.

What happened was a shame because I was on a good lap at the time I went off. Fortunately, the car was undamaged, which is the most important thing.

During the race I was able to push a bit more at the right moment, knowing that during the other phases I would need to play more of a waiting game.

After a few months working at Ferrari, I realized that it was the best thing that could have happened, ... I would say even that I had my university education at Ferrari.

It's a fantastic feeling -- the team did a great job in the winter. We performed much better with a heavy fuel load and it all went really well for me. It's the best way to start the championship -- second place and fighting for first. I hope I can do this many times.

For me, it is ok that everyone talks about Rossi. It means I can just calmly focus on what I have to do.

I must say it really was a pity. When I spun I was very close to Alonso. During the pit spot I lost a lot of time. It's a pity that I've come away from this race with no points.

I had gone into Turn 11 when I lost the rear of the car. I touched the curb and could not correct it in time and that was the end for me. Fortunately the car was undamaged which is the most important thing.

Before each grand prix, the objective is to win it.

I am very happy and proud to be racing with Ferrari in 2006,

He's never even driven go-karts. He's a huge talent but he has to decide whether to choose F1 or motorcycling.