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Massa reluctant to race if conditions don't improve

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Felipe Massa concluded this morning's shortened qualifying session in 9th position but the Brazilian admitted being reluctant to race if conditions in Austin don't improve in the next couple of hours.

"I believe they definitely took too much risk this afternoon as conditions in Q2 were too dangerous and it was very easy to crash," said the Williams driver.

Massa had already voiced his concerns to race director Charlie Whiting yesterday when faced with dismal conditions in FP3, and he will do the same today suggesting it will not be safe to race if the weather remains unchanged on the build up to this afternoon's race.

"I didn't understand why they didn't bring out the red flag yesterday in the practice as it was impossible to drive in the end."

"I honestly hope he (Charlie Whiting) isn't taking the same consideration for the race because otherwise we might have a big accident."

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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.