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Discussion in 'F1' started by David Lind, Nov 18, 2016.

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  1. David Lind

    David Lind Formula 3

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    #1 David Lind, Nov 18, 2016
    Dear Felipe: Ever since you started, I have greatly enjoyed watching your Formula 1 exploits. You provided me with many thrilling races, some brilliant drives, and some "Maranello Joy" that comes with with the intangibles of you being a Ferrari GP driver and me being an owner.
    While we have never met, it seems that your return from severe injury demonstrated your love of racing and a hell of a lot of determination. I addition, the degree to which you supported (and continued to support) Micheal Schumacher makes me believe you were the ultimate team player both for Michael and for Ferrari.
    More importantly, years ago with the world title on the line, your Brazilian GP win in wild conditions and was an all-time great, and the class and dignity with which you handled the resultant crushing disappointment was unparalleled. Instead of sulking or pouting, you demonstrated great sportsmanship, and your home country's recent farewell was richly deserved.
    I hope you do some Indycar or Sports prototype races in America, but whatever your future endeavors involve, I wish you the best.
     
  2. JWeiss

    JWeiss F1 World Champ
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    #2 JWeiss, Nov 18, 2016
    I'd like to sign this card and pass it along to the next signer...
     
  3. maulaf

    maulaf Formula 3

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    #3 maulaf, Nov 18, 2016
    Here is my signature too.
    Well written, thank you.
     
  4. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 Bas, Nov 18, 2016
    The classiest almost champion there ever was or will be.
     
  5. daytona355

    daytona355 F1 World Champ
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    #5 daytona355, Nov 18, 2016
    For me, he was the 2008 champion. He was cheated by timo glocks man-love for his buddy Elton
     
  6. DF1

    DF1 Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #6 DF1, Nov 19, 2016
    Thank you Massa for carrying the Scuderia Flag. MS was correct in thinking you would fight for the team. Well done and enjoy your future in all other endeavors!
     
  7. Ferrari 308 GTB

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    #7 Ferrari 308 GTB, Nov 19, 2016
    'One of the nicest guys you could meet, not just in F1 ..anywhere'

    Felipe you have been a great competitor,including achieving the greatest ambition of most drivers,to drive for the Scuderia.

    Obrigado.
     
  8. scudF1

    scudF1 F1 Rookie
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    #8 scudF1, Nov 19, 2016
    Great driver and personality. He will be missed!!
     
  9. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #9 Remy Zero, Nov 19, 2016
    I met Massa in 2013. He's a really nice cool, and respectable chap. I met his mom and dad too, and I could see where he got his nice attitude from.

    One of the nicest guy in the paddock. The fact that he almost got killed, never gave up, still came back shows what kind of fighter he is. Wish you all the best my friend.
     
  10. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 Jack-the-lad, Nov 19, 2016


    +1 to the maximum!
     
  11. furoni

    furoni F1 World Champ

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    #11 furoni, Nov 21, 2016
    Massa was the rightfull 2008 Champion, by far the best and most deserving that year..he was in my mind responsible for 3 titles for Ferrari, for that, for his devotion to teh team, his talent, i will always admire him. Thank you Felipe, and all of the best in your future.
     
  12. robertpel9

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    #12 robertpel9, Nov 23, 2016
    Well written. I did not start watching F1 until 2007 and Mass has been my favorite since that year. It wont be the same for me moving forward
     
  13. davebuchner

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    #13 davebuchner, Dec 5, 2016
    I was fortunate to meet him in February 2009, just after the disappointment of 2008, and before his accident.

    A lovely, humble human being who was quite happy to be swamped by our eager Ferrari Owners Clubs enthusiasm at a Shell function.
     
  14. ledif.sacort

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    #14 ledif.sacort, Dec 6, 2016
    Hopefully Felipinho follows his dad into F1 and brings the WDC title home.

    Até à vitória, sempre !!
     
  15. VPX

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    #15 VPX, Dec 8, 2016
    Obrigado Felipe!
     

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