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[johnmhinds]

https://twitter.com/...285819185332225

 

 

 

Claire Williams and Felipe Massa will hold a joint press conference at 1345 local time. No clues as to reason. Extension or retirement?

 

[AustinF1]

Extension or retirement?

I wouldn't be surprised at either option.

[Slackbladder]

Wouldn't normally have a Press Conference over an extension would you?

 

If he does retire, it's probably the right choice. a solid driver, but never really top level. Never seemed quite the same driving wise after his accident either.

[Marklar]

My bet is retirement and will continue in a new role at Williams

If it was an extension then it would strongly suggest Bottas' departure

[KavB]

A shame if he does retire. He deserved his chance at Williams and put in some solid performances but this year has gone awful after the first few races. Just a shame he never won a race after that title decider in 2008.

[noikeee]

Maybe they're launching a new sponsor and corresponding Twitter hashtag?

[Radion]

A shame if he does retire. He deserved his chance at Williams and put in some solid performances but this year has gone awful after the first few races. Just a shame he never won a race after that title decider in 2008.

Well, EVIL ALONSO denied him that. 

 

[VolvoT5]

I have kind of defended Massa in 2014 & 2015 as I felt he really wasn't that far off Bottas (who was being talked up as a potential great)...........  but now we can see that probably Bottas is not a future great and Massa really hasn't been all that close to him in 2016.  I wouldn't be too surprised or saddened if he retired.  He isn't a bad driver but I think if Williams want to move forward they need to move away from the status quo, both in the driver line up and their approach to racing as a whole. 

[DS27]

It better be retirement, along with Button hopefully and just a shame Kim won't be going with them.

 

I like all these guys, but the amount of young drivers with huge talent who can't break into F1 is depressing. 

[Okyo]

Happy he stayed for these many additional years. Had he left in the Ferrari years i wouldn't have really had anyone to support. Got a few other drivers in my favourable list, so wouldn't be this sad if he retires.

One hell of a career with magnificent highs and lows.

Edited by Okyo, 01 September 2016 - 11:07.

[BARHonda006]

Yes its sooooooooo depressing, we should just get rid of the old guys, Alonso, Button, Kimi, Massa......

[VolvoT5]

It better be retirement, along with Button hopefully and just a shame Kim won't be going with them.

 

I like all these guys, but the amount of young drivers with huge talent who can't break into F1 is depressing. 

If they had that much talent they would already be in F1, like Verstappen.   I'm sick of hearing what are essentially ageist remarks telling us certain drivers are  too old and need to 'move over' for the younger generation.   Age should not be a factor, it should come down to whether the driver is delivering what the team requires.  Of course each team will have a different view on what they want from a driver as a package - speed, technical ability, sponsorship, media / marketability, etc.    

 

I think Massa should go not because of his age but because I don't think he is still delivering...  but I guess we will find out at 12:45 today. 

 

Button, Raikkonen and Alonso are all of similar age and IMO are delivering what their teams need.   I don't see any reason why they should leave at the moment. 

[JAW97]

I've got a strange feeling about this. Could this be his last race? Looks like his head has been nowhere recently. 

[Jon83]

It better be retirement, along with Button hopefully and just a shame Kim won't be going with them.

 

I like all these guys, but the amount of young drivers with huge talent who can't break into F1 is depressing. 

 

You can't blame Kimi, Massa and Button for that.

 

Kimi and Button are easily good enough to still be in F1. Massa, I think his time is up.

[Lennat]

Why would Claire even be there when he announces his reirement? Wouldn't he rather make it look like his own choice, instead of basically having Claire tell the world that they have decided to dump him? 

[Risil]

I wouldn't be surprised at either option.

 

Felipe Massa in a nutshell, surely.

[AustinF1]

Exactly!

[kosmos]

Good time to retire and write a book.

[B38]

Filipinho to be anounced as test driver for 2027?

 

[Marklar]

Good time to retire and write a book.

Bet it will be ********

 

Given the media interest I laugh it will be something like that

 

Maybe they're launching a new sponsor and corresponding Twitter hashtag?

Edited by Marklar, 01 September 2016 - 11:38.

[LiftAndCoast]

Maybe it's a Felipe branded Rexona product?

[Vesuvius]

Very likely a retirement announcement and new role inside the team.

[Marklar]

Family is there too. It must be retirement

 

[VolvoT5]

I will seriously LOL if they announce he has a 2 year contract extension now. 

[Lennat]

Drive for Jaguar in Formula E combined with some kind of role at Williams, perhaps?

 

I can't imagine him wanting to just play video games for a living (third driver role that is).

Edited by Lennat, 01 September 2016 - 11:45.

[Lotusseven]

Very likely a retirement announcement and new role inside the team.

 

StockCar with Barrichello & co. 

[Marklar]

Motorsport.com ‏@Motorsport  3s3 seconds ago

Felipe Massa announces retirement from Formula 1: http://bit.ly/2cbp4iI  #F1

 

Phil Duncan ‏@PhilDuncanF1  3s4 seconds ago

Felipe Massa announces he is retiring from Formula One. "This will be my last season. Thank you to everybody." #F1

Edited by Marklar, 01 September 2016 - 11:47.

[jcbc3]

Felipe Massa in a nutshell, surely  for sure.

[dreamer]

Adam Cooper ‏@adamcooperF1  now

No great surprise as @MassaFelipe19 confirms his retirement from F1

[RedBaron]

Goodbye Felipe. 2008 was a stunner, showed true class on the podium.

[VolvoT5]

 

Motorsport.com ‏@Motorsport  3s3 seconds ago

Felipe Massa announces retirement from Formula 1: http://bit.ly/2cbp4iI  #F1

 

They got that article up so quickly someone must have written it 3 years ago and just amended the dates and places to fit today's news.    

[thegamer23]

He's retiring.

 

Edited by thegamer23, 01 September 2016 - 11:48.

[JAW97]

I've got a strange feeling about this. Could this be his last race? Looks like his head has been nowhere recently. 

 

Paranoia I guess but no real surprise.

[jonpollak]

Boa Sorte Felipe !!

Jp

[SophieB]

http://www.motorspor...rmula-1-813646/

 

"Why I chose to announce my Formula 1 retirement at Monza is not an accident. Ten years ago in Monza, a driver announced he was leaving too – and he is one more than any other that had an influence on my career: Michael Schumacher.

I had been promoted to Ferrari at the beginning of the season, but I had been told already that in 2007 Kimi Raikkonen would be arriving – so my experience in 'red' could have been limited to just a single season.

Then Michael made the decision to stop and I was certain that I could continue with Ferrari for the following seasons.

Ten years on from that day, and in the same paddock, I decided to announce my decision."

 

 

[Marklar]

They got that article up so quickly someone must have written it 3 years ago and just amended the dates and places to fit today's news.    

He wrote a column where he is announcing his retirement, so they all knew it before. They put it online as soon as the press conference started 

[jcbc3]

I was never a fan, but Felipe baby had a long fulfilling F1 career and he can leave with his head held up high. A well earned retirement. Hope he finds happiness in whatever venture he embarks on next.

 

Boa sorte indeed.

[VolvoT5]

Nice guy to have around F1 but I don't think his performance has been quite as good this year as before.  Then factor in that Williams seem to be in a bit of a mess at the moment and it is easy to see why he didn't fancy another year in the sport.  

 

So close in 2008.....  could say he was unlucky....or even lucky to have the chance in the first place?  Who knows. 

 

I hope Williams pick an exciting replacement....... swapping him out for Button would not be very inspired in my view. 

Edited by VolvoT5, 01 September 2016 - 11:53.

[SenorSjon]

Can someone remove the questionmark from the title?

[Kristian]

I'd say its time for him to go, but I'll miss him. A great man - sportsman - to have on the grid. 

[RedBaron]

Two of his most memorable radio messages...

 

 

[Victor_RO]

Can someone remove the questionmark from the title?

 

Done.

[messy]

No great surprise, he's had a poor season. He's been looking a bit ragged lately and frustrated at the Williams' shortcomings. That post-accident win isn't going to happen now. I always liked him though, and just wanted him to stand on the top step one more time post 2008 and his accident; Abu Dhabi 2014 it seemed as if it was going to happen.

[dreamer]

Two of his most memorable radio messages...

 

 

 

and this his most memorable podium

 

 

The emotions...

Edited by dreamer, 01 September 2016 - 11:58.

[LiftAndCoast]

No great surprise, he's had a poor season. He's been looking a bit ragged lately and frustrated at the Williams' shortcomings. That post-accident win isn't going to happen now. I always liked him though, and just wanted him to stand on the top step one more time post 2008 and his accident; Abu Dhabi 2014 it seemed as if it was going to happen.

Well a win is certainly a stretch but maybe a podium here is not beyond the realms of possibility. To do it at Monza where the Tifosi still hold a soft spot for him would be fitting.

[Marklar]

Abu Dhabi will be his 250th F1 GP.

[Topsu]

Finally.

[RedBaron]

Well a win is certainly a stretch but maybe a podium here is not beyond the realms of possibility. To do it at Monza where the Tifosi still hold a soft spot for him would be fitting.

 

 

Massa got louder cheers on the podium in Monza last year than Vettel did in a Ferrari. I can't see it happening due to Ferrari and RedBull's strength and Williams weakness in 2016 but yet another podium here would be amazing on this weekend.

[f1paul]

Good luck Felipe for your post F1 career!  He's gave us some great moments and some that we'll never forget, sadly not all of them were happy ones for him. I'm sure he'll continue with some kind of motorsport be it Formula E, Brazilian Stock Cars or whatever. All the best Felipe! 

 

I'll never forget this image.

Edited by f1paul, 01 September 2016 - 20:10.

[Pete_f1]

All the best Felipe. You were right up there on your day.