Official: Massa to stay with Ferrari until 2010

**Dave B** · 16th October 2007, 12:05

No great surprise there, Massa's to stay with the Reds for the next few years. That's one less place for Alonso to go, I guess....

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=41061

**janneppi** · 16th October 2007, 12:55

It certainly makes the rumour that Alonso has signed to Ferrari for 2009 onwards unlikely, unless of course Kimi retires or moves back to McLaren. Good for Massa. Hes worked hard for the seat.

**pino** · 16th October 2007, 12:57

Briatore will be happy about this news

: I am glad for Massa though

**ioan** · 16th October 2007, 13:55

Very good news indeed.

A very very fast driver, the best qualifier this season, pitty the car let him down on a few occasions!

PS:I wonder what are Felipe's detractors thinking about this?!

**pino** · 16th October 2007, 14:01

Originally Posted by ioan

PS:I wonder what are Felipe's detractors thinking about this?!

Have a look at a poll on http://www.marca.com and you will find out

:

**Juppe** · 16th October 2007, 14:17

Well, this certainly gives some stability for Ferrari for the next couple of years.

Ferrari has got a good pairing, a one that is stabilazing for the team, there seems to be no great controversies between the two drivers and they should be able to fight for the both championships.

I'm glad that stupid Alonso rumour went away.

**W8&C** · 16th October 2007, 14:20

Originally Posted by ioan

PS:I wonder what are Felipe's detractors thinking about this?!

Maybe: „..hadn´t thought that Kimi needs a certified lapdog!...“

**Garry Walker** · 16th October 2007, 14:22

good news. I hope those Alonso fans who were adamant about Alonso being a done deal at Ferrari for 2009 now have a lot of brown content in their pants

**jens** · 16th October 2007, 16:37

Great news IMO too!!

Ferrari has often considered continuity as an important factor. Actually the last full-time driver, who was kept in Ferrari for less than three seasons (!), was Capelli back in 1992, who drove just one year...

**rohanweb** · 16th October 2007, 17:40

Good news that Massa got the contract extended, he is a rather good personality & works well within the ferrari! goodluck to Philipe

the time the announcement made is certainly make him go even faster , specially at interlagos.. .. and it is indeed a concern for LH,FA & KR who are looking to win next week!!!