Consistent and popular Brazilian who spent his career at Ferrari, Williams and Sauber, narrowly missing the 2008 World Championship after a famous incident in the final race in Brazil.
Felipe Massa came agonisingly close to the Formula One World Championship in 2008, losing the title to Lewis Hamilton by a single point on the final lap of the final race in Brazil. The Brazilian enjoyed his finest years at Ferrari alongside Kimi Räikkönen and Michael Schumacher, winning 11 Grands Prix. His heartbreaking near-miss title and his recovery from a serious head injury at Hungary in 2009 define his emotional career.
Nearly winning 2008 F1 World Championship, losing by one point to Lewis Hamilton
How They Played
Aggressive racer with strong qualifying pace, particularly effective at home circuit Interlagos
Lasting Impact
One of Brazil's most successful F1 drivers who came closest to continuing Brazil's world championship tradition