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Felipe Massa is in a realistic mood about Williams' chances ahead of this weekend's race in Monaco. The British team was third overall in 2014 and 2015 but has clearly fallen behind both Red Bull and Ferrari this year.
"I think we will be behind Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull," Massa told Brazil's UOL Esporte. "After that I think we're in a good position. I like Monaco. Or, I like it when we are competitive, but if you get caught behind, no one likes Monaco!" he smiled, referring to the near-impossibility of overtaking on the Principality's fabled streets.
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The impression recently is that it may not be Mercedes or Ferrari but in fact Renault-powered Red Bull with the best chassis overall so far in 2016. Massa said: "I don't think there is enough data to say that Red Bull is the best car. I think the Mercedes is also a very good car. They (Mercedes) show it in every situation and at every track. The Red Bull is also good, better than the Ferrari maybe," he added. (GMM)
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I don't think Mercedes have the best chassis, they have a good chassis that relies on the engine and become one in harmony like what most engine manufacturers do, I strongly believe that RBR has the best chassis on the grid, then Mercedes, and Ferrari & Williams are on a close par with one another. Ferrari have disappointed me this season with the car, not just the engine but the aero department too. Mercedes are going to win this year and depending on how this new Renault engine is, I believe RBR will be 2nd in the constructors.