Massa Scores First Career Podium
By Dale Calkins
May 7 2006
Felipe Massa scored his first career podium finish today at the European Grand Prix on the Nurburgring circuit. Massa drove a strong and consistent race to finish behind Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, an excellent result indeed.
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Massa Scores First Career Podium |
Dale Calkins |
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Felipe Massa Race: 3rd + +4.400 Felipe Massa scored his first career podium finish today at the European Grand Prix on the Nurburgring circuit. Massa drove a strong and consistent race to finish behind Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, an excellent result indeed. This is what the Brazilian had to say about his great race: "I am very happy. Today, I stood on the podium for the first time and it was a really great feeling. I am also happy that this coincided with a win for Michael, as it shows the team is really in the fight for the title. We have to give it our all, race after race. I made a great start to such an extent that I found myself alongside Michael, but as he had the inside line at turn one, he was able to stay ahead. The strategy worked very well and the Bridgestone tyre performance was fantastic. Only in the final stages, when I had taken on a used set, was I unable to push to the maximum. I got close to Alonso, but I had Kimi closing on me quickly. There were a few difficult moments, but I managed to keep third place, while also trying to get by Fernando. Now, I am tempted to keep my race suit on: the champagne smells nice!" |
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May 7, 2006 |
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