Massa downplays significance of German podium

Monday 13th July 2009

Felipe Massa has downplayed suggestions that his podium finish in Germany is a sign that Ferrari are back to their best.

Ferrari's 2009 season has been anything but stellar as the Scuderia's F60 has lacked pace while too many mistakes have been made by the drivers and the men on the pitwall.

But the Italian marque seemed to have put their dismal first half of the campaign behind them when Massa achieved his first top-three finish of the season in Germany.

And although delighted to be back on the podium, Massa has downplayed claims that Sunday's result is an indication that Ferrari are back at the front.

"A podium is always important. Third place is a good result for us but we cannot say it's really our return. I think we are improving the car step-by-step a little bit, so I think that's good motivation for the people," he said.

"So we know if we work we can manage to have a good car, a competitive car, so I push my team very hard because as soon as possible I want a car that gives us a chance to fight for victory and for the championship.

"It's what Ferrari is able to do and we have done for so many years.

"But nothing is coming for free, so we need to work and push very hard to steer things in the right direction, so that we can have a car that will bring us into this place (indicates the first place position), not on the left (in third position), in the middle.

"I think that's our aim and that's what we're working for."

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