“I still wanted to race in Formula One, for a correct team, a nice team, one that is professional, where you would feel important. But there was no position for me to carry on, so I felt if that opportunity wasn't there, then it would be better for me to stop, and start thinking about doing different things.”

Brazilian racing driver, born 1981

Felipe Massa is a Brazilian racing driver. Born in 1981, he competed in Formula One from 2002 to 2017 and is also active in the Stock Car Pro Series for TMG and the IMSA SportsCar Championship for Riley. He is best known for his long Formula One career with Ferrari, where he finished second in the 2008 World Drivers' Championship. Over 15 seasons, he won 11 Grands Prix, a record that defines his place in modern motorsport.