No sooner had the curtain fallen on the 2019/20 Formula E season than Venturi Racing formalized the departure of Felipe Massa. Arrived in the ranks of the Monegasque team last year, the Brazilian nevertheless had a 3-season contract.
He only made 2, with the best result being a podium in the streets of Monaco in 2019. The former Formula 1 driver, winner of 11 Grands Prix in 15 world campaigns, has 7 other arrivals in the Top 10, 5 appearances in Super Pole, and 39 points to his record in the 100% electric championship. He finished 15th in the Drivers’ standings in 2018/19 and has just completed the 6th campaign of the zero-emission series at a modest 22nd position.
« Leaving a stable is never an easy decision, said Massa. We will keep some fond memories and this opportunity gave me the opportunity to discover something completely new. These two seasons have unfortunately not given the expected results for various reasons ».
Susie Wolff, the principal team of Venturi, wanted to greet a pilot whose ” caliber, experience, and reputation have helped the team progress ».
Massa, 39, promises to announce his future plans soon.
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