Felipe Massa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Felipe Massa
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Apr 25, 1981(1981-04-25)
Age	43
Country	Brazil
Birth City	São Paulo
Horoscope	Aries

Felipe Massa Biography

Felipe Massa is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on April 25, 1981 in São Paulo, Brazil. Brazilian Formula One competitor who has won many races throughout his career which include his 2006 Turkish Grand Prix and the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix. In 2016 He made a public announcement about his decision to retire in Formula One racing.

He was second behind He finished second to Lewis Hamilton in the 2008 Drivers’ World Championship. in the 2008 Drivers’ World Championship.

Ferrari confirmed that it would equip the F60 with KERS several days before the season opening Australian Grand Prix. Friday practice session did not begin so well for Massa as he recorded the 7th and 10th fastest times. Saturday qualifying fared little better as he lined up 7th (although was promoted to 6th as Glock’s Toyota was disqualified). In the race the Ferrari’s poor ability to handle its tyres lead to their aggressive race strategy of super soft/medium/medium compounds paying little dividends after the first 6 laps (where the Ferraris moved to the front of the pack). Although Massa managed to stay in the top 3 for the first half of the race, the exceptionally quick graining of the super soft tyres forced him into a 3 stop strategy. Before he was able to complete the race a mechanical problem forced him to retire.

Felipe Massa (Portuguese pronunciation: [fiˈlipi ˈmasɐ] , born 25 April 1981) is a Brazilian Formula E and former Formula One racing driver. He competed in 15 seasons of Formula One between 2002 and 2017, where he scored 11 Grand Prix victories, 41 podiums and finished as championship runner-up in 2008.

He married Anna Raffaela Bassi in 2007. The couple has a son.

Felipe Massa Net Worth

Felipe Massa is one of the richest Race Car Driver from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Felipe Massa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Go-karting was his passion when he was just eight years old and raced in regional and national race for 7 years.

He began his Formula One career initially commenced with Sauber however, after 2003, he joined up for a testing driver for Ferrari.

At the Australian Grand Prix, Massa was appointed a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association. Massa qualified fifth for the race, which was marked by changeable weather conditions and ten non-finishers. He finished third, largely managing to steer clear of the chaos. After the race, Massa commented cheerfully that it had been an unusually good start to the season for him. Third was his best ever finish at Melbourne. After a storming drive to 7th from 21st on the grid in Malaysia, he took the lead in the world championship. However, a disappointing ninth in China meant that he dropped back to sixth in the standings.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Felipe Massa height 5 ft 5 im Felipe weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Felipe Massa Dating?

According to our records, Felipe Massa married to Anna Raffaela Bassi. As of December 1, 2023, Felipe Massa’s is not dating anyone.

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Massa started his career in go-karting from the age of eight continuing in national and regional championships for seven years. He moved into Formula Chevrolet and claimed the championship. He moved in Italian Formula Renault in 2000 and won the title along with the European championship. Massa went into Euro Formula 3000 taking the championship in 2001.

Facts & Trivia

Felipe Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Felipe Massa celebrates birthday on April 25 of every year.

Massa held a charity kart race, Desafio Internacional das Estrelas (International Challenge of the Stars) every year between 2005 and 2014. Notably, many active top level Brazilian drivers have competed in the event, such as Formula One drivers Rubens Barrichello and Nelson Piquet Jr., drivers who competed in American open wheel events such as Tony Kanaan, Mario Moraes, Felipe Giaffone, Vitor Meira, Roberto Moreno, and Gil de Ferran, and Stock Car Brasil champion Cacá Bueno. In addition, Brazilian motorcycle racer Alex Barros has competed. Michael Schumacher and Luca Badoer joined the Brazilian contingent in 2007. Vitantonio Liuzzi, Jeff Gordon and Jaime Alguersuari have also participated.

When did Felipe Massa have his accident?

Today we hear from Felipe Massa, about his near-death experience during qualifying in Hungary 2009. Massa was struck on the crash helmet by the spring from the heave damper arrangement at the rear of Rubens Barichello’s BGP001.

What does Felipe Massa do now?

In the latest move, President Mohammad Ben Sulayem has appointed Massa as chairman of the Drivers’ Commission , replacing Tom Kristensen.

Did Felipe Massa win a championship?

The heartbreak for Massa Hamilton became Formula One’s youngest championship winner until Vettel in 2010. He also became the first black driver to win the Formula One world championship.

Does Felipe Massa work for f1?

After his retirement from Formula 1, he moved over to compete in Formula E. He retired from Formula E at the end of the w:c:formulae:2019/20 season. In 2022, Massa was appointed by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to act as President of the FIA Drivers’ Commission.

Is that Glock is that Glock going slowly?

Is that Glock going slowly? It is! That’s Glock! ALLEN: Oh my goodness me, Hamilton’s back in position again!