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Motor racing tributes Massa after retirement announcement

Published on 07 Nov 2017 09:03
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By: Fergal Walsh

Felipe Massa last weekend announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the 2017 season, a declaration that was expected by many. The upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix will be his last at home, before ending his career in Abu Dhabi.

12 months ago, Massa thought his career was over after retiring, only to be brought back by Williams when Valtteri Bottas departed for Mercedes. However, he has assured the motorsport world that this time, he will not be returning.

Tributes have flooded in for the 11-time race winner, who spent much of his career at Ferrari.

You had a great career my friend ??
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) November 4, 2017

Thank you Felipe for your years of passion and dedication to #F1 ? All of us at Sauber wish you the best on your future adventures! ??
— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) November 4, 2017

Obrigado @MassaFelipe19 e boa sorte! https://t.co/IftC2Pr1BU
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) November 4, 2017

Thanks for the great memories ! We wish you all the best ! ???? pic.twitter.com/xR5XRZchMf
— Spa-Francorchamps (@circuitspa) November 4, 2017

A great privilege to work with you this last year @MassaFelipe19 such a professional and always enjoying the day's work!
— Paddy Lowe (@paddylowe) November 4, 2017

@MassaFelipe19 happy retirement felipe! enjoy the last two races! best, nico
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) November 4, 2017

Congratulations @MassaFelipe19 Given us all so much to admire and cheer about. Good luck my friend #F1 https://t.co/H8RkgbgOfS
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) November 4, 2017

There are not many superstar racedrivers in the world, and even less such great guys as @MassaFelipe19 ! Thanks mate!
— alex wurz (@alex_wurz) November 5, 2017

? Another fond farewell for Felipe in Brazil https://t.co/UNPDdaht7b
— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) November 4, 2017

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— Stoffel Vandoorne (@svandoorne) November 4, 2017

A true class act and one corner away from being a world champion...fantastic career. Congrats https://t.co/Aiir79Fsfe
— Zak Brown (@ZBrownCEO) November 4, 2017