Massa: 'In no hurry to talk about 2018'

Felipe Massa's motivation is intact as he tackles a summer which will likely determine what shall be in store for next season.

Of things had gone according to his initial plans, Massa would probably be lingering on a Brazilian beach somewhere, between perhaps a commitment to Formula E which he thought of joining for 2017 before Williams pulled him back into the F1 fray.

Not only had the 36-year-old not regretted his decision, he is actually contemplating another extension of his stay at the pinnacle of motorsport. 

"Maybe, yes,  I mentioned that some weeks ago, yes, " he said in an interview with Formula1.com.

"Things are going well. I feel very competitive, as I like the car that I am driving. I love the new rules.

"For my driving style everything works very well - the only thing that has to be sorted out is the ‘luck issue’! (Laughs) So I don’t see any point not carrying on."

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Indeed, the last four races have been riddled with misfortune, with punctures in Russia and Barcelona, and crash in Canada through no fault of his own and a mechanical failure in Baku.

Despite the frustrations, Felipe is willing to hang on to F1 next year, although not at any cost. 

"Having a team that I believe is correct for me. A team that can give me a competitive car - that can make me feel good. Then I stay on. I don’t want to stay not being happy and not being competitive."

Massa considers however that it is still too early to plan for next year. 

"I am not in a hurry. I enjoy my situation race by race - and then the time will come to make the talking. I am sure it will not take long."

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