Formula 1: Felipe Massa Under Pressure as Chinese Grand Prix Approaches

Felipe Massa is under tremendous pressure as the Formula One circus prepares for this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix. This shouldn’t be a surprise, for the Brazilian has struggled to perform over the past two years, and he currently sits behind the Marrussia drivers in the championship. Many observers have been moved to suggest in no uncertain terms that his team, Ferrari, should drop him with haste. It’s difficult to understand why Felipe’s performances have been so inconsistent. Like many great drivers, Massa made his debut with Sauber. During his first season in 2002, he often struggled to stay on the road, and he ended the year with a reputation for being somewhat on edge when in the cockpit. In the Italian Grand P...

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