10/09/2013
NEWS STORY
As the F1 world awaits news of who will replace who at Ferrari in 2014, Felipe Massa has jumped the gun to confirm that he is leaving the team.
In a brief statement issued tonight on Instagram, he said: "From 2014 i will no longer be driving for Ferrari. I would like to thank the team for all the victories and incredible moments experienced together.
"Thank you also to my wife and all of my family, to my fans and all my Sponsors. From each one of you I have always received a great support!
"Right now I want to push as hard as possible with Ferrari for the remaining 7 races."
Following comments he made at the weekend, rather than leaving F1 the Brazilian reiterated that he hopes to secure a seat elsewhere
"For next year, I want to find a team that can give me a competitive car to win many more races and challenge for the Championship which remains my greatest objective! Thank you all. Felipe."
Earlier in the day, speaking at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo refused to comment on the speculation surrounding his team's line-up for 2014 other than to tease reporters.
"I have a meeting this evening with a driver to see if he's available, I hope to convince him. The driver's name is Michael Schumacher," he said with a grin.
"When there's news we'll let you know," he added.