From GMM
The occupants of two key seats at top formula one teams may be under pressure, but finding alternatives is the real issue.
That is the view of outspoken former triple world champion Niki Lauda, who was asked in a German-language interview with spox.com about the looming fates of Felipe Massa and Mark Webber.
Both have had tumultuous recent periods - Massa throughout 2010 at Ferrari and Red Bull's Mark Webber at the opening races of 2011 - although the pair's most recent outings marked notable improvements.
"I want to tell you that I'm happy to be alongside you," Massa's teammate Fernando Alonso wrote in a recent 30th birthday message to the Brazilian.
Australian Webber, meanwhile, emerged from his championship challenge of last year into a difficult start in 2011, with his team boss Christian Horner saying his pace and motivation will be the key to a new deal for next season.
The occupants of two key seats at top formula one teams may be under pressure, but finding alternatives is the real issue.
That is the view of outspoken former triple world champion Niki Lauda, who was asked in a German-language interview with spox.com about the looming fates of Felipe Massa and Mark Webber.
Both have had tumultuous recent periods - Massa throughout 2010 at Ferrari and Red Bull's Mark Webber at the opening races of 2011 - although the pair's most recent outings marked notable improvements.
"I want to tell you that I'm happy to be alongside you," Massa's teammate Fernando Alonso wrote in a recent 30th birthday message to the Brazilian.
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| Felipe Massa with the Ferrari 150 Italia - Photo: WRi2 |
Australian Webber, meanwhile, emerged from his championship challenge of last year into a difficult start in 2011, with his team boss Christian Horner saying his pace and motivation will be the key to a new deal for next season.