Former F1 driver Felipe Massa [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felipe_Massa] had an interesting revelation regarding his Ferrari contract. The Brazilian revealed how Ferrari approached him for a multiyear deal at a young age but with a specific caveat. Massa was a Ferrari driver for eight seasons in Formula 1. FELIPE MASSA REVEALS FERRARI’S STRANGE REQUEST BEFORE SIGNING HIM Massa’s F1 debut season wasn’t very spectacular. As expected from one’s rookie season, he made a few silly errors as a Sauber driver in 2002. However, there was definitely more to come from the Brazilian and Ferrari knew this as well. As a result, the Italian team signed Massa as a test driver as the Brazilian spent a year on the sidelines after being dropped by Sauber for one season. Felipe Massa returned to Sauber for two more seasons and put on a string of impressive performances. Consistent points finishes and commendable results with a midfield team meant Ferrari [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/] had an easy choice to make. The Brazilian was a Ferrari driver and Michael Schumacher’s teammate at just 25 years old. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Mas-2.jpg] Felipe impressed in his first year in red by picking up two victories, including a win at his home race in Interlagos. However, his strongest result with Ferrari was when he came tantalizingly close to winning the 2008 World Championship. The Brazilian lost the title by a single point, causing major heartbreak for thousands of F1 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/formula-one/] fans around the world. Speaking to Motorsport-total.com, Massa revealed Ferrari’s unusual request before signing him: “What I didn’t know at the time was that they’d seen every piece of my data. They said: “Okay, we’ll make a contract with you as a young Ferrari driver, but you can’t tell anyone about it. That must remain a secret‘” “After that, I drove for Sauber, who had Ferrari engines, and at one point there was a call from Ferrari that they had made a decision and that I had to drive for them. from 2006 I drove for Ferrari. It became a dream come true for me“, After 2008, Massa failed to recreate past glory that he achieved with Ferrari. The Italian team let go of the Brazilian in 2013 but Massa has a special place in Ferrari fans’ hearts as the unofficial champion of 2008. 

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<h3>Felipe Massa: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Felipe Massa, a Brazilian motorist contested in 15 seasons of F1. Further, from 2002 to 2017, he bagged 11 trophies and 41 podium finishes. In 2008 he also witnessed the rank of championship runner-up.

He made his debut in F1 with Sauber and further hopped to Ferrari as a test driver. He oscillated back to Sauber again in 2004 and 2005.

The to-and-fro oscillation did not end here. He again moved to Ferrari, where he competed for the team till 2013.

Following that, he jumped ship to the Williams F1 team. Finally, he retired from F1 in 2017.

After F1 he joined Formula E from which he retired by the end of the 2019-20 Championship. However, the news aired from the 2021 season he will race in Stock Car Brasil.

According to <a href="https://taddlr.com/celebrity/felipe-massa/">sources</a>, his net worth is $30 million. Further, has endorsements with Mercedes.
<h3>Felipe Massa: Stats and Championship</h3>
Massa began with the track life from the tender age of eight. He started with Go-Karting and competed in several national and regional races for seven years at a stretch.

With remarkable efficiency, he claimed the championship when he moved to Formula Chevrolet. Further, in Italian Formula Renault in 2000, he clinched the trophy along with one of the European Championship. Furthermore, in 2001, he bagged the Euro Formula 3000 championship too.

He was active in F1 from 2002 to 2007. However, in 2003 he did not race in F1. With car No. 19 he etched his name in three teams, the Sauber, Ferrari, and Williams.

In his career in F1, he competed in 272 races, grabbing 11 victories, 41 podiums, and, 16 poles. Further, with 1167 points he records 15 fastest laps.

After retiring from F1 in 2017, he entered the realm of FIA Formula E. He further, contested for a year in the grid from 2018 to 2019.

In his term of one year, he bagged 1 podium and no victories or pole positions. He competed in 24 races, recording the best finish as 15th.

However, his career in motorsports is yet not over. In the upcoming 2021 season he wishes to race in Stock Car Brasil.
<h3>Felipe Massa: Personal Life</h3>
The Brazilian was born on November 25, 1981. He was born to Luis Antonio and Ana Elena Massa in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Further, he has two siblings, Fernanda and Eduardo Massa. He is a Roman Catholic, and he follows it.

On November 30, 2007, he tied the knots with Anna Raffaela Bassi. Further, on November 30, 2009, they had their first son, Felipinho.

Massa follows football and supports Bazilian Football Team Sao Paulo FC. However, he also cheers for the Turkish Football Team Fenerbahce. The team coach was Zico whom Massa admired since his boyhood days.
<h3>Felipe Massa: Charity and Foundations</h3>
He is into philanthropy apart from racing too. He has disclosed little about his contributions to society. However, he has supported the <a href="https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2531378466902548&amp;id=1333391743367899&amp;sfnsn=wiwspwa">Champions for Charity</a> project.
<h3>How to Contact Felipe Massa?</h3>
The Brazilian racer is active on various social media platforms. He has his profile on <a href="https://instagram.com/massafelipe19?igshid=1usx8lankd22w">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/massafelipe19?lang=en">Twitter</a>. Further, he also has his official <a href="http://felipemassa.com.br/?lang=en">website</a>.
<h3>Felipe Massa: Quick Facts</h3>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="175">AGE</td>
<td width="192">39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="175">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="192">April 25, 1981</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="175">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="192">Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="175">ETHNICITY</td>
<td width="192">White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="175">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="192">5’5’’</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="175">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="192">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="175">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="192">Anna Raffaela Bassi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="175">CHILDREN</td>
<td width="192">1- Felipinho Bassi Massa</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3></h3>

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Felipe Massa: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Felipe Massa, a Brazilian motorist contested in 15 seasons of F1. Further, from 2002 to 2017, he bagged 11 trophies and 41 podium finishes. In 2008 he also witnessed the rank of championship runner-up. He made his debut in F1 with Sauber and further hopped to Ferrari as a test driver. He oscillated back to Sauber again in 2004 and 2005. The to-and-fro oscillation did not end here. He again moved to Ferrari, where he competed for the team till 2013. Following that, he jumped ship to the Williams F1 team. Finally, he retired from F1 in 2017. After F1 he joined Formula E from which he retired by the end of the 2019-20 Championship. However, the news aired from the 2021 season he will race in Stock Car Brasil. According to sources, his net worth is $30 million. Further, has endorsements with Mercedes. Felipe Massa: Stats and Championship Massa began with the track life from the tender age of eight. He started with Go-Karting and competed in several national and regional races for seven years at a stretch. With remarkable efficiency, he claimed the championship when he moved to Formula Chevrolet. Further, in Italian Formula Renault in 2000, he clinched the trophy along with one of the European Championship. Furthermore, in 2001, he bagged the Euro Formula 3000 championship too. He was active in F1 from 2002 to 2007. However, in 2003 he did not race in F1. With car No. 19 he etched his name in three teams, the Sauber, Ferrari, and Williams. In his career in F1, he competed in 272 races, grabbing 11 victories, 41 podiums, and, 16 poles. Further, with 1167 points he records 15 fastest laps. After retiring from F1 in 2017, he entered the realm of FIA Formula E. He further, contested for a year in the grid from 2018 to 2019. In his term of one year, he bagged 1 podium and no victories or pole positions. He competed in 24 races, recording the best finish as 15th. However, his career in motorsports is yet not over. In the upcoming 2021 season he wishes to race in Stock Car Brasil. Felipe Massa: Personal Life The Brazilian was born on November 25, 1981. He was born to Luis Antonio and Ana Elena Massa in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Further, he has two siblings, Fernanda and Eduardo Massa. He is a Roman Catholic, and he follows it. On November 30, 2007, he tied the knots with Anna Raffaela Bassi. Further, on November 30, 2009, they had their first son, Felipinho. Massa follows football and supports Bazilian Football Team Sao Paulo FC. However, he also cheers for the Turkish Football Team Fenerbahce. The team coach was Zico whom Massa admired since his boyhood days. Felipe Massa: Charity and Foundations He is into philanthropy apart from racing too. He has disclosed little about his contributions to society. However, he has supported the Champions for Charity project. How to Contact Felipe Massa? The Brazilian racer is active on various social media platforms. He has his profile on Instagram and Twitter. Further, he also has his official website. Felipe Massa: Quick Facts  AGE 39  DATE OF BIRTH April 25, 1981  NATIONALITY Brazilian  ETHNICITY White  HEIGHT 5’5’’  MARITAL STATUS Married  SPOUSE Anna Raffaela Bassi  CHILDREN 1- Felipinho Bassi Massa

Felipe Massa Reveals Ferrari’s Strange Request Before Signing Him in F1

Felipe Massa reveals Ferrari’s strange request before signing him