Ferrari have extended Felipe Massa’s contract until the end of the 2012 season the Italian team have confirmed.
That will now mean the line-up at the team won’t change in 2011, despite rumours that Massa’s poor start to the season would see him leave the team at the end of 2010.
“I am happy to be given the opportunity to drive for Ferrari for a further two seasons,” said Massa.
“Throughout my entire Formula 1 career, I have always raced with an engine made in Maranello and it is a matter of pride for me to be able to continue working with a team that I regard as a second family.”
Massa has been with the team since 2001, where he has competed in 69 races, secured 11 wins, 15 pole positions, twelve fastest laps and scored 360 championship points.
“Felipe has been part of Ferrari for almost a decade and together with us, he has grown as a driver and as a man, going through some very difficult times as well as giving us moments of great happiness,” said team boss Stefano Domenicali.
“We wanted to show proof of stability for the future, believing in the worth of a driver pairing that is without equal in terms of talent, speed and its ability to work together for the good of the team.”
