Rubens Barrichello Tells Felipe Massa That Leaving Ferrari Is Not the End

Felipe Massa is not out of Formula 1 yet, but his future does not look good in the series. But another team could conceivably pick him up after losing his seat at FerrariFerrariItaly, 1947 > present233 models
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to Kimi Raikkonen. Formula 1 veteran Rubens Barrichello says that leaving Formula 1 does not have to be the end of Massa’s career. In fact, he says some things were even better outside of Formula 1.

"I feel very sorry for Felipe but, on the other hand, I know very well that there is life after Ferrari.

“Everything was really good, and some things were even better than at Ferrari," said Barrichello.

He said that while driving Ferrari is an honor, leaving the team is a massive relief because there is less pressure.

"But Felipe is a good driver and I think he can get a seat. We hear that his best chance, the one he should fight for, is at LotusLotusUnited Kingdom, 1952 > present68 models
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,” he said.

Barrichello raced in Formula 1 from 1993 to 2011. He joined the IndyCar Series in North America for 2012 with a best result of fourth place. He has been racing in the Stock Car Brasil series this season and is currently in eighth place in the championship with three races to go.

Source: Autosport