At this point, it’s nothing more than a rumor with conflicting and inconclusive reports from several publications, but Massa’s formula 1 career may be in for a turn as of 2011 with his Ferrari drive starting to get questioned.
Several Italian media sources have have reported on the story, but none have fully confirmed reports one way or another.
Some publications suggested that Ferrari’s Felipe Massa is close to extending his contract with Ferrari. Notoriously flaky (but also often correct) reports from German and Brazilian sources last week suggested the 28-year-old Brazilian is in talks to extend for another 3 seasons.
It is true that Massa’s contract is set to expire at the end of this 2010-11 season but do we want to be so rash as to suggest one way or the other so soon?
Contrary to expectations however some Italian sources have reported a more conservative line that (understandably so) Ferrari are not yet ready to finalize its 2011 driver lineup this early into the 2010 season. Most Ferrari driver announcements have traditionally been announced or inevitably leaked to the media around Monza and here we are just 3 races in.
When Italian publication ‘Sportevai’ spoke to Ferrari regarding the matter their question was simply sidestepped. A Ferrari spokesman replied that the subject is not on Ferrari’s immediate to do list and as put, “not currently a priority”.
Scandinavian sources (Turun Sanomat) however, are suggesting Robert Kubica (if the stars align) may make a move to Ferrari despite being under a long term contract with Renault past the 2011 season.
Regardless of reports, don’t expect to hear anything confirming Ferrari’s 2011 driver lineup until at least the end of the season.
Source: http://ferrarif1forum.com
Several Italian media sources have have reported on the story, but none have fully confirmed reports one way or another.
Some publications suggested that Ferrari’s Felipe Massa is close to extending his contract with Ferrari. Notoriously flaky (but also often correct) reports from German and Brazilian sources last week suggested the 28-year-old Brazilian is in talks to extend for another 3 seasons.
It is true that Massa’s contract is set to expire at the end of this 2010-11 season but do we want to be so rash as to suggest one way or the other so soon?
Contrary to expectations however some Italian sources have reported a more conservative line that (understandably so) Ferrari are not yet ready to finalize its 2011 driver lineup this early into the 2010 season. Most Ferrari driver announcements have traditionally been announced or inevitably leaked to the media around Monza and here we are just 3 races in.
When Italian publication ‘Sportevai’ spoke to Ferrari regarding the matter their question was simply sidestepped. A Ferrari spokesman replied that the subject is not on Ferrari’s immediate to do list and as put, “not currently a priority”.
Scandinavian sources (Turun Sanomat) however, are suggesting Robert Kubica (if the stars align) may make a move to Ferrari despite being under a long term contract with Renault past the 2011 season.
Regardless of reports, don’t expect to hear anything confirming Ferrari’s 2011 driver lineup until at least the end of the season.
Source: http://ferrarif1forum.com