Mercedes’ motorsport director, Toto Wolff, has revealed Felipe Massa is under consideration for a 2014 DTM drive with the Stuttgart manufacturer.
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Massa will be a free agent as of the end of the 2013 Formula 1 season, after Ferrari decided to replace him with Kimi Räikkönen for 2014.
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. ~# V9 ]# `( t4 h4 z* v5 v7 CThe Brazilian has stated his intention for next season is to continue in F1 with a top-level team.
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However, should Massa be unable to secure a drive with a front-running team, he has admitted he will look elsewhere to other series.
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“I still believe I can do a lot in F1, but if not maybe DTM,” said Massa. “It would be interesting to race in that, but I would like to have a good opportunity to be competitive.
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S8 m- f/ S/ U3 I4 k& `; k; I“If it’s too late to get that in DTM maybe I would wait one year.”tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb$ B- H3 D- `! @) I
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In light of Massa’s comments, Wolff has revealed Mercedes would be open to giving Massa a chance in the DTM.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb! p) E M) M6 | y
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“Definitely he is an interesting guy and we must consider him.” |
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