Sunday, July 6, 2008

Massa laments costly pitstop problem

Massa laments costly pitstop problem

Felipe Massa says he could have qualified in the top four for the British Grand Prix if not for a problem in the dying moments of qualifying.

The Ferrari driver will start from a season-worst ninth place after being unable to complete his final run because of a problem to release a tyre from his car ahead of his last flying lap.

Massa, leading the championship for the first time in his career, believes he is in for a difficult race tomorrow, but the Brazilian has vowed to do his best to score a good result.

"It's a real shame ending up ninth on the grid because of a problem with my pitstop," said Massa. "I lost so much time as the mechanics had trouble changing the right rear wheel and I was unable to start my second run.

"I think I could have done a good time, maybe not enough to take pole but at least good enough for a place on the front two rows.

"There was a lot of wind today and the balance of the car was not as good as yesterday and we were not as quick as at last week's test.

"Tomorrow I can definitely expect to be fighting all race long to move up the order and I will do all I can to bring home a good result: but it won't be easy."



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