Massa needs to handle the controversy that erupted after it emerged that Nelson Piquet had crashed intentionally on the 2008’s Singapore GP, a race that proved essential within the ultimate end result that noticed Lewis Hamilton win the title.
Domenicali was at Ferrari all through Massa’s time with the group as a junior and race driver, latterly as group principal.
As the present head of F1, he’s now on the opposite facet of Massa’s authorized claims and has to take care of occasions that occurred within the Bernie Ecclestone period.
On his return to the paddock for the primary time since his claims grew to become public Massa mentioned that he stays on good phrases together with his former group boss.
“Stefano is a giant pal,” Massa instructed Autosport when requested about his relationship with Domenicali. “I at all times discuss to him, other than every little thing that occurred, so there’s nothing actually to say about that.
He by no means modified the connection or the behaviour with me, and he won’t ever change.
“Ultimately, it’s the identical firm, with totally different folks, additionally the FIA. However anyway, I actually hope that the those that are actually caring for FIA or FOM are doing the fitting factor, for the justice of the game, so what’s occurred previously can by no means occur once more.”
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Nelson Piquet Jr., Renault R28 crashes into the wall
Till the authorized course of began Massa was employed to attend races on F1’s behalf, however he skipped each the Italian and Japanese GPs, and is at Interlagos in a private capability.
“I am not right here as an envoy of F1,” he mentioned. “So Monza I used to be going as an envoy of F1. And in addition Japan, and in addition right here, and in addition Vegas.
“However anyway, after every little thing that’s taking place, I used to be invited right here. And I imagine it was the right factor to do. And I am actually glad to be right here within the paddock.”
Massa mentioned he was happy to be again: “I imply, undoubtedly that is my life, I am at all times glad to be a part of this world, within the paddock. And particularly right here in Brazil.
“So right here is my place that I had all my desires come true right here in F1. And anyway, I am glad to be right here within the paddock and see some mates, and in addition to benefit from the occasion.
“And that is actually crucial factor, for all of the totally different groups, particularly Ferrari, followers, on the finish undoubtedly I really feel snug to be right here.
“And every little thing that I am doing does not actually change the friendship that I’ve with everybody right here.”
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Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2008, 1st place, is humble in defeat
Massa stays bullish about his prospects of a profitable end result.
“In any other case, I would not be right here,” he mentioned. “I’m not a lawyer. And I am just about certain we have now group engaged on that. However I imagine in justice.
“And I feel that is crucial factor. I used to be by no means glad for what’s taking place in Singapore, on a regular basis, since 2009 after I knew [about the Piquet crash], till now.
“I at all times was actually aggressive about what’s occurred in that race, which isn’t sport.
“And particularly after 15 years, we hear that folks knew in 2008 and did not do something. So then it was what modified my thoughts to struggle for justice.”
Requested concerning the subsequent step he mentioned: “It is with them to reply the letter. After which after we’ll see what is going on to occur.”