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Massa wants to stay in F1 but Formula E is calling

Felipe Massa believes Formula E would be a likely destination for the Brazilian the day he decides to leave Formula 1 behind.

Massa looked FE bound at the end of last year after his self-imposed retirement from Grand Prix racing.

But Valtteri Bottas' unexpected move from Williams to Mercedes on the back of Nico Rosberg's retirement scrapped his ambitions to join the all-electric series. Those desires however may soon be back on the table.

"I did a test for Jaguar since I decided to stop in Formula 1, I was talking with some teams in Formula E and I wanted to drive the car and see how it is," Massa says.

"I think it's fantastic and I see a big future in that category for a driver, especially after Formula 1.

"It's different, I never raced in Formula E to see how it is, but I think after Formula 1 everything will be a learning [curve] to get used to a different category.

"It's like a restart, but I will decide when I stop Formula 1."

Until his future unfolds, the 36-year-old is still very much committed to his F1 efforts at Williams.

"I feel that I am competitive, and if you're doing a good job, I think that really motivates you, it's true that I don't want to be in Formula 1 to be in the back, I want to be in Formula 1 to have a proper job and this is part of my idea for the future."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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